Orbit of Blue by Ritu Raj

Ritu Raj

Orbit of Blue, 2025

Mixed Media on Canvas

72 x 60 in

Signature: Signed and dated on the back

Orbit of Blue constructs a compelling interplay between geometric solidity and restless abstraction. At its heart, a bifurcated blue rectangle serves as a gravitational core, exuding a sense of architectural stability. This central block is encircled by sweeping arcs of orange, teal, and gold, whose expressive gestures suggest cosmic motion and turbulence. Drawing comparisons to Mark Bradford and Anselm Kiefer, Raj balances heavy structure with radiant flux. The work functions as an allegory for the dance between order and chaos. Ultimately, the painting invites viewers into its pull, reflecting the delicate human negotiation between a stabilizing center and transformative change.