-- Jarrow & Gooman proudly hosted the opening of String Theory: Painting at the Edge of Gesture and Presence, the first solo exhibition by abstract artist Ritu Raj. The inaugural event drew an audience of over 150 guests, with many works finding collectors on opening night — a resounding affirmation of Raj’s bold entry into the contemporary art world.
Born in New Delhi in 1964 and now based in Phoenix, Arizona, Ritu Raj is a polymath whose life journey spans technology, mathematics, entrepreneurship, and fine art. After decades of innovation in cloud computing and ventures such as Wag Hotels, Raj has returned to his earliest calling — painting — with a vision shaped by science, business leadership, and artistic lineage.
Raised in a family immersed in creativity and critical thought, Raj’s father, K.B. Goel, was a renowned art critic and central voice of India’s Progressive Art Movement. His extended family included legendary figures such as photographer Raghu Rai and artists M.F. Husain and F.N. Souza, whose influence continues to resonate in his practice.
Raj views abstraction as an essential means of exploring the human condition beyond representation. His work merges scientific precision with emotional expression, drawing from geometry, texture, and experimental techniques. In recent years, he has pioneered a distinctive approach using baker’s string as a tool, creating fluid forms that embody both control and spontaneity.
String Theory presents these explorations as vibrant, immersive compositions that invite viewers to experience presence, movement, and transformation. By bridging the languages of mathematics and abstraction, Raj’s paintings transform the gallery into a space where gesture becomes energy and color becomes emotion.
The success of the inaugural exhibition marks the beginning of a significant chapter in Ritu Raj’s career, as he continues to expand his practice and share his vision with new audiences.
About the Artist
Ritu Raj creates bold, expressive abstract art that explores the interplay of form, color, and texture. A former executive and entrepreneur, he now works full-time as an artist, bringing a polymath’s sensibility to contemporary abstraction.
Contact Info:
Name: Ritu Raj
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Organization: Jarrow & Goodman
Website: https://www.rituart.com/
Release ID: 89170882
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