S.H. Raza (Indian 1922-2016),

Le Reve, 2007;

acrylic on canvas, signed and dated "RAZA '07" lower right, inscribed to reverse upper left with the artist signature, title of artwork, date, medium and size

100 x 100cm?

Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist, Private collection, France, see photograph of the work in France taken by the artist in November 2007

S. H. Raza’s paintings explore themes rooted in nature, spirituality and Indian philosophy, evolving from early landscapes inspired by rural India to abstract compositions infused with geometric forms and vibrant colors. His mature work centers around the “Bindu”, a symbolic point of creation and stillness, reflecting themes of meditation, cosmic unity, and self-realization. Influenced by Indian scriptures and tantric art, Raza used circles, triangles, and squares to represent metaphysical concepts like the elements and the balance between nature (Prakriti) and consciousness (Purusha). Throughout his career, color functioned as an emotional and spiritual force, with colour hues evoking energy, tranquility, and transcendence. Ultimately, Raza’s art expresses a profound search for inner harmony and the unity of existence, blending abstract modernism with the timeless essence of Indian thought.

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