Contemporary Abstract Artist | Original Abstract Paintings by Ritu Raj
Step into the world of contemporary abstract art, born in Phoenix and crafted through a lens of curiosity, geometry, and emotional truth.
At rituart, each piece is a conversation between intuition and design — vibrant, precise, and open to interpretation. Whether you’re a collector, curator, or simply drawn to visual beauty, welcome to a space where abstraction invites reflection, connection, and transformation.
About Ritu Raj — A Contemporary Abstract Artist with a Unique Vision
I’m Ritu Raj, a contemporary abstract artist based in Phoenix, Arizona. After a successful career as a tech entrepreneur, I returned to my first passion — making art. My work explores innovation, movement, and design through bold, original abstractions, including the signature Organic Movement series, created using a proprietary thread painting technique. Each piece is crafted as an investment-grade work of art for modern collectors.
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POP ART
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BLACK & WHITE
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Inside the Studio: The Making of a Contemporary Abstract Painting
Step inside the studio of contemporary abstract artist Ritu Raj as he creates a new painting using his signature twine technique. In this quiet, immersive moment, form and movement unfold without a brush—just pigment, texture, and intuition. Layer by layer, paint is pulled across canvas with twine, leaving behind organic trails that echo nature, emotion, and abstraction itself.
This short film captures not just the method, but the meditation behind it: art as presence, as becoming. Ritu Raj’s work invites viewers to witness creation as a dialogue between control and surrender—abstraction, without apology.
Curious about the space? Studio visits are welcome by appointment. Reach out.
Innovative Abstract Art Techniques — The Organic Movement Series
My Organic Movement series represents a distinctly original technique I’ve developed: thread painting. Each work in the series is created by combining layers of oil or acrylic paint with carefully positioned threads, pulled, dragged, or suspended across the canvas to create intricate gestures and physical texture. This method allows for a unique interplay of control and spontaneity — capturing movement in a way that feels both intentional and alive.
This is a proprietary technique — no other artist is currently working with this exact process. The results are bold, dynamic, and texturally rich, with each piece offering a sense of depth and energy that shifts with light and perspective. These paintings are not only one-of-a-kind; they mark a new approach in contemporary abstraction, making them both visually arresting and highly collectible.
Commission a Custom Abstract Painting by Ritu Raj
Looking for a bespoke piece? I accept commissions for collectors seeking original, site-specific works. Whether designing for a private residence, corporate space, or gallery, I collaborate closely to create paintings tailored to your vision.
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Interested in Collecting or Commissioning a Work?
I welcome inquiries from collectors, interior designers, galleries, and corporate buyers. Reach out for more information or to schedule a private consultation.
Studio Journal: Reflections in Abstraction
Ritu Raj’s Ephemeral Atmosphere Collection explores the fluidity of emotion and memory through bold abstraction. From twine-painted gestures to haunting color fields, these works capture the fleeting beauty of atmospheric states and human feeling in a poetic, painterly language of motion and depth.