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A Haven in Miniature

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Artform

Miniature, Rajasthan

Artist

Riyaz Uddin

Dimensions

11x9 Inches

Medium

Natural Pigment Colors on Handmade Sheet

Framing

Unframed

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The Painting

Turning, Towards is a creative programme that brings together India’s diverse painting traditions and contemporary design to create a new visual language. Focused on affordability and accessibility, the initiative works with Indian legacy art forms—studying their materials, motifs, and storytelling structures —and reinterprets them into smaller, modular compositions. The programme’s curriculum is rooted in heritage craft practices and design thinking. Each collection is the result of close collaboration between Bridge Bharat, artists, designers, and craftspeople, driven by deep material research and experimentation. The outcome: a fresh body of collectible artworks that honour tradition while turning towards the future.

The Artform

Rajasthani painting, an exquisite style of miniature art, blossomed primarily within the independent Hindu realms of Rajasthan in western India during the span of the 16th to 19th centuries. Rooted in Western Indian manuscript illustrations, this art form underwent a transformative journey, influenced by the Mughal aesthetic in its later stages of development. Distinguished by its distinct attributes, Rajasthani painting stands apart from Mughal painting—both from the imperial studios in Delhi and the provincial courts. It boldly embraces vibrant hues, along with an abstract and stylized portrayal of the human form, complemented by ornate renditions of landscapes. Reflecting the burgeoning wave of devotional fervor within Hinduism, these miniatures predominantly narrate the enchanting tales of Lord Krishna, and his beloved companion, Radha. While also incorporating scenes from India's epic narratives, musical modes (Ragamalas), and depictions of heroines (Nayikas), the 18th century introduced courtly portraits, court scenarios, and hunting scenes into the repertoire. Distinct schools have emerged based on style, including Mewar, Bundi (and its adjacent Kotah), Kishangarh, Bikaner, Jaipur, and Marwar, and even extending beyond the boundaries of Rajasthan to encompass Malwa painting, also known as Central Indian painting.

The Artist

Born and raised in the pink city of Rajasthan, Jaipur, Riyazuddin started painting at the age of fourteen having been influenced by his father Abdul Shakoor. During his early years Riyazuddin was surrounded by architecture, and influenced by centuries of history, seeing colors which were made from natural stones and antique knowledge passed on by his father. So it is of no surprise that influence undeniably found its way in his work. Being trained under the watchful eye of his father, he grew an inclination towards the Indian school of paintings, specifically the Rajput Painting school under which he got more inclined towards the Pahari Paintings, the influence of which is visible in each brushstroke. In 1988 he started his own studio, converting western paintings of Tarot cards to Indian miniature in 1993. Which gave birth to a style which was completely juxtaposed to his earlier style of work but without any hesitation he went on to incorporate a new surreal element that has become a signature element in his work.

Provenance

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For artworks that are made to order, the time to prepare each piece differs. Our team will inform you about the preparation time. You will receive updates on the behind-the-scenes prep every 4-5 days- we want you to be a part of the creation process.  A ready item will be dispatched within 24 hours of placing the order. The item will be delivered 7-10 days after the product is dispatched. The artwork price is exclusive of shipping charges and insurance. Shipping charges will differ depending on the order size, weight and delivery location. You will be able to calculate shipping charges at checkout.  The artwork price is inclusive of 12% GST  In the event that the product is rejected by our quality check team, you will be informed about the change of delivery date. 

Other details

The price you see is for an unframed painting. If you want us to custom frame the artwork, please drop us a message. We highly encourage this, framing is an art by itself :) The artwork you will receive is as close to the original artwork as possible but as with all things handmade, there may be minute differences in color and motifs, truly rendering each artwork one of a kind. Trust the process!

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