Born in 1969, New Delhi. Hemraj studied at the College of Art, New Delhi in 1987 - 1993. Trained as a painter, he went on to experiment with a variety of mediums. His work encompasses paintings, sculpture and photography. In Delhi's art world, he is a familiar face. Working mostly in oil, Hemraj has produced a remarkable body of oil painting over the years.
His work style is reminiscent of Sufism, the same abandon and gaiety in reference to the divine who is the lover and the teacher, the giver and the keeper. Colours are kept to the bare minimum, subdued shades - monochromatic colours - where different shades of the same colour have been used to the maximum effort. No stark colours for Hem Raj, which is where he perhaps differs from the tribal artists who have a penchant for using bright shades. Indigo blues, olive greens, dusty pinks, murky browns, rusty oranges, pale yellows - Hem Raj is indeed different from them. His works are mostly known for their mammoth scale which leave a lasting image on the viewer. Hemraj has had many group and solo shows in prestigious galleries such as Dhoomimal, Jahangir, Delhi Art Gallery, Alliance Franchaise de Delhi, Visual Art Gallery, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi to name a few. His works have also been auctioned in auction houses such as Bonhams. The artist lives and works in New Delhi.