Painter
Raqib Shaw
Raqib Shaw is an Indian painter known for densely detailed, jewel-like scenes made with industrial enamel, raised acrylic liner, and painstaking techniques that transform Old Master references into elaborate personal worlds.
Raqib Shaw quick facts
A concise reference for his materials, techniques, and painting approach.
| Born | 1974 · Kolkata, India |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Paint media | Industrial enamel · Hammerite · Acrylic liner · Watercolor |
| Common supports | Aluminum, prepared wood panels, and paper mounted on wood |
| Working method | Builds raised outlines, then places and manipulates viscous enamel within tiny enclosed areas using fine tools such as syringes, pins, and porcupine quills |
| Known for | Ornate paintings that combine Kashmir memories, Old Master compositions, fantasy, self-portraiture, animals, and highly controlled glossy surfaces |
Sources: National Galleries of Scotland, National Galleries of Scotland: technique, and Pace Gallery.