In this artwork, S.H. Raza recalls seventeenth century miniatures from the Malwa and Mewar regions in Rajasthan, whose colours and structures deeply influenced his work.
The color and construction of this piece also shows the transition between Raza’s gestural phase and the emergence of the bindu in his work. Expressionist strokes feature in the lower panel of the canvas in yellow, red and sienna, highlighted by patches of green representing vegetation. The upper two quadrants have a controlled network of intersecting triangles and horizontal bands of colours. The bindu and the colours adjacent to it, convey the five fundamental elements of life – earth, water, fire, sky and air. The frame that encases these panels is reminiscent of traditional miniature painting, while also being indicative of Raza’s shifts towards depicting geometric symbology in his art.
This Limited Edition Serigraph is printed in 29 colors on archival paper. The serigraph was published in an edition size of 100. This item will be shipped unframed, in a roll. The paper size is 60 x 60 inch, image size is 54 x 54 inch. The print is signed by the artist and comes with a certificate of authenticity.
