Sayed Haider Raza, “S H Raza” is one of the most respected Modernists of India and is celebrated for his range of styles and the uniqueness of his vision. His early forms reflect a mastery of abstraction and after years of travel, exploration, and experimentation, he returned to Indian visual idioms for inspiration in the late 1970s, culling from tantric imagery. SH Raza looked to forms as the bindu (seminal source of energy), beej (seed), and garbagraha (sanctum sanctorum or hallowed space) for inspiration. Furthermore, he ascribed color with symbolic meaning and transformed local visual traditions into universal yet deeply personal spiritual iconographies.) View Artist Collection
Rolled
Framed
Available Options In Posters
Small Size Poster
12x17 inches Rolled Not available for shipping
Small Size Poster
12x17 inches Framed Not available for shipping
Add To Cart
About Aaj (Today) Syed Haider Raza Painting
Raza's later works, such as "Tapovan" (Forest of Meditation) and those inspired by Rajasthan, blend his signature geometric abstraction with rich landscape symbolism. These powerful paintings, created post-Bindu, utilize vibrant Indian colours (ochre, red, crimson) and precise geometric forms like the Tribhuj (triangle) to evoke specific environments. "Tapovan" reflects the spiritual essence of the forest, while "Rajasthan" captures the arid beauty and intense light of the region, often echoing miniature painting aesthetics. These masterworks fuse Tantric philosophy with pure form, celebrating Panchatatva (five elements) and his profound connection to Indian nature and culture.
About the Posters
Aaj (Today) - Syed Haider Raza Painting by Sayed Haider Raza. Our posters are produced on acid-free 220 GSM papers using archival inks to guarantee that they last a lifetime without fading or loss of color. All posters include a sufficent white border around the image to allow for future framing, if desired. Product will be shipped in 2-3 days