Bindu

by S.H. Raza

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Details

Medium:	Serigraph on Paper
Size:	12 x 12 inches
Year:	2006
Provenance:	Signed by the artist
Color:	Printed in 30 colors
Edition:	Edition of 100

Description

The ‘Bindu’ is master artist S.H. Raza’s most iconic symbol, one that featured in many of his artworks made during the last three decades of his life.

Back in the 1970’s, while Raza was still living in France, he travelled frequently to India, and visited the Ajanta-Ellora caves, Banaras, and places in Gujarat and Rajasthan. His visits to these cities sparked his interest in Indian culture; he wanted to play a greater role in bringing it to the world. And that’s when the ‘Bindu’ was created, marking Raza’s rebirth as a painter.

The Bindu was first seen in Raza’s works in 1980, and depicted the painter’s new found vision and interest in Indian ethnography. He perceived the Bindu as the centre of all creation and existence, stating that “Bindu is a source of energy, source of life. Life begins here, attains infinity here”. After the introduction of the Bindu, Raza added newer dimensions to his thematic oeuvre in the following decades, focusing on many different metaphysical ideas.

Here the black circle signifies the ‘beej’ or seed – the starting point of creation. The faint lines forming the recurring inverted triangles, and the placement of the beej between them is a representation of the womb, a sign of female fertility, evoking the budding of a plant from the seed.

Description

The ‘Bindu’ is master artist S.H. Raza’s most iconic symbol, one that featured in many of his artworks made during the last three decades of his life.

Back in the 1970’s, while Raza was still living in France, he travelled frequently to India, and visited the Ajanta-Ellora caves, Banaras, and places in Gujarat and Rajasthan. His visits to these cities sparked his interest in Indian culture; he wanted to play a greater role in bringing it to the world. And that’s when the ‘Bindu’ was created, marking Raza’s rebirth as a painter.

The Bindu was first seen in Raza’s works in 1980, and depicted the painter’s new found vision and interest in Indian ethnography. He perceived the Bindu as the centre of all creation and existence, stating that “Bindu is a source of energy, source of life. Life begins here, attains infinity here”. After the introduction of the Bindu, Raza added newer dimensions to his thematic oeuvre in the following decades, focusing on many different metaphysical ideas.

Here the black circle signifies the ‘beej’ or seed – the starting point of creation. The faint lines forming the recurring inverted triangles, and the placement of the beej between them is a representation of the womb, a sign of female fertility, evoking the budding of a plant from the seed.

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ABOUT S.H. Raza

Sayed Haider Raza, or S.H. Raza is one of India’s most celebrated artists. Born on 22 February, 1922 in Madhya Pradesh, Raza was instrumental in creating a distinct modernist identity for Indian art alongside other acclaimed masters such as M.F. Husain, F.N. Souza, and Akbar Padamsee, who were all part of the Bombay Progressive Artists’ Group (PAG).

For his invaluable contribution to Indian art, S.H. Raza has been awarded the Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan and the Padma Vibhushan by the Government of India. Raza was also awarded with the highest French civilian honour, the ‘Legion of Honour’, in July 2015.

S.H. Raza became one of India's priciest modern artists when his seminal work, Saurashtra, was sold for Rs. 16.42 crore ($3.48 million) at a Christie’s auction in June 2010. His works are mainly abstracts in oil or acrylic, with a very rich use of colour, replete with icons from Indian cosmology as well as its philosophy.

Raza studied painting at the Ecole Nationale des Beaux-Arts in Paris from 1950 to 1953, and continued living in France for many years with his wife, the French artist Janine Mongillat. After she passed away in 2002, he moved to New Delhi, India, where he continued to paint for several hours a day even when he was in his 90s, until he passed away on 23 July, 2016.

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ABOUT Limited Edition Prints

Limited Edition Prints are a series of identical prints of an artwork, commissioned by the artist. Restricted to a one-time printing of a certain number of pieces, each print is numbered and signed by the artist, establishing its’ authenticity.

Because the number of prints is limited, signed prints of acclaimed artists hold value, and can be investment-worthy, just like original works of art. Christie’s and Sotheby’s – the world’s two most renowned auction houses – hold auctions exclusively for prints. A Pablo Picasso print sold for US$1.7 million in 2010!

There are different techniques in printmaking, including offset printing, digital printing, giclée, lithography and serigraphy. Serigraphy, or silk screen printing is considered one of the most sophisticated techniques. In this process, thick, opaque colours are passed through the screen, creating prints with vibrant colours and beautiful textures, that make the artwork look like a painting.

Works by any artist are limited, and prints are a fantastic way for acclaimed artists, to make their art available to a larger number of people. This makes limited edition prints popular amongst new art buyers as well as seasoned art collectors.

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Details

Medium:	Serigraph on Paper
Size:	12 x 12 inches
Year:	2006
Provenance:	Signed by the artist
Color:	Printed in 30 colors
Edition:	Edition of 100

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CARE INSTRUCTIONS

Prints and serigraphs on paper are best framed with regular or non-reflective glass. Artworks should be displayed away from direct sunlight and breeze. To clean any accumulated dust, use a soft, dry brush or cloth very lightly on the glass surface or the frame. Make sure there is no moisture on the brush or cloth before cleaning the surface. Once a year, remove the artwork from the wall for a couple of days to let the wall breathe and avoid moisture accumulation.
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All orders are insured for transit.

We ship worldwide.

CARE INSTRUCTIONS

Prints and serigraphs on paper are best framed with regular or non-reflective glass. Artworks should be displayed away from direct sunlight and breeze. To clean any accumulated dust, use a soft, dry brush or cloth very lightly on the glass surface or the frame. Make sure there is no moisture on the brush or cloth before cleaning the surface. Once a year, remove the artwork from the wall for a couple of days to let the wall breathe and avoid moisture accumulation.

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