Devoid of decorative effects

Another factor which distinguished her exhibition from others is the explanatory notes attached below every painting, explaining the circumstances and the exact location in which they were made. The art of good cataloging added an extra dimension to the exhibits. For example in one of her paintings, she shows her son immersed in books with his favourite soft-toy lying next to him. At other times one can imagine her quickly setting up her pallet to catch the fast-fading freshness of the Asters.

Arora explains that she is essentially self-taught with just an one-year stint at Kanoria Centre for Arts. Her formal education has been in Business Management. Why this change in discipline? "As a painter, I find that apart from keen observation and concentration, the most valuable skill need for an artist is analytical ability," she explains. The exhibition is slated to travel to Mumbai next month to face a wider audience.