Ria Aboobakar

​Ria is an accomplished contemporary artist currently based in India, carving out a distinctive space in the global art market. Her unique artistic approach is rooted in a deeply personal philosophy: to create art that acts as a source of emotional connection, inspiration, and upliftment for the viewer. ​ ​Ria’s journey is as compelling as her art. A self-taught talent, she made a courageous pivot in 2015/2016, leaving a successful, high-paying career as a CIPD-certified HR professional to dedicate herself to art full-time.This decision was the culmination of a life-changing event, & a lifelong commitment, symbolized by the two paintbrushes and a pencil she instinctively carried for comfort for over twenty years, hoping that one day she would take the leap of faith. She works with oil and acrylics using a signature style she calls Chromatic Segmentation. Instead of blending paint on the canvas, it has deliberate, non-blended brushstrokes and vibrant hues to build form through layers. This creates a constant tension between motion and stillness—a style that sits comfortably between impressionistic realism and atmospheric impressionism. It isn't quite realism, but it isn't abstract enough to lose the subject. This technique allows the paintings to hold a "shivering" energy, where light and weather become more important than literal details. Central to her work is the pairing of each painting with an original poem. By interweaving visual and verbal languages, It invites the viewer to not only see the work but to read, feel, and listen. This creates a layered, multi-sensory encounter that moves beyond the surface of the canvas, opening up pathways for deeper personal reflection. Ria is also deeply committed to sustainability, thoughtfully choosing eco-friendly materials and processes that respect both the environment and the integrity of her practice. Her conscious approach reflects her belief that art should honor not only human experience but also the natural world.