Yograj Verma

For Yograj Verma, art is an act of faith, a sacred dialogue between the seen and the unseen. Born in Ahmedabad into a home steeped in spiritual storytelling, his earliest memories are of mythological tales passed down in whispers: rich with wonder, gods, and symbolism. These stories sparked a lifelong devotion, evolving from childhood fascination to an artistic language uniquely his own.

A self-taught artist with over four decades of practice, Yograj first found expression illustrating mythological figures in bold, minimal forms. His breakthrough came in the early 1980s, painting 365 forms of Lord Ganesha for Circular Graphic Company — a project that brought him into contact with professionals from the National Institute of Design. The experience sharpened his vision, cementing his commitment to mythological art as a contemporary language of faith.

In 1986, he moved to Delhi, working with agencies like Tara Singh Agency and Edge Communication, eventually founding AAKAR Graphics as a space for creative independence and deeper artistic practice. But throughout, his canvas remained a site of quiet worship.

Yograj’s signature is unmistakable: faceless deities rendered with bold, flat tones. For him, the divine doesn’t require a fixed face. God is presence, not portrait. This intentional abstraction offers viewers a contemplative space to project their own belief, silence, or longing. His compositions don’t simply depict gods; they evoke them.

Today, his paintings stand as contemporary mythologies — where color becomes scripture and form becomes invocation. Collectors and critics alike are drawn to his work for its emotional depth, spiritual resonance, and visual clarity. A blend of modern aesthetics and ancient truth.