Studio Journal
Exploring Abstraction
Studio Journal: Musings on Art, Life, and Becoming
Reflections, Ideas, and Insights from Inside the Artist’s Studio
Studio Journal is where I reflect on the quieter questions of being an artist. These writings are part idea book, part personal philosophy—exploring what it means to create, to observe, and to move through the art world with intention. From musings on creative discipline and daily rituals, to thoughts on beauty, meaning, and the unseen structures that shape our lives, each post invites you into my studio as a space of inquiry and becoming. Here, art is not just something I make—it is how I think, listen, and live.
Exploring the Intersection of Mathematics, Philosophy, and Abstract Art
What do mathematics, philosophy, and abstract painting have in common? More than you might think. For Ritu Raj, the canvas is where logic meets feeling, and questions become form.
Breaking, Becoming, Beyond: How I Live and Create
This reflection traces how transgression, transformation, and transcendence move through my art and life — not as fixed ideas, but as a living, evolving philosophy that shapes how I create, connect, and become.
No Such Thing as Failure: Abstraction as Renewal
In abstract art, failure isn’t an end—it’s a new layer. I reflect on repainting old canvases and how past work quietly shapes the art I create today.
Art as a Way of Seeing
Art isn’t just what we look at—it’s how we look. Inspired by Heidegger, this reflection explores abstraction as a way of revealing what we often overlook.