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ART AND CULTURE
By Durga Gokul
7 September, 2020
"I often joke that I am a full-time stay at home mum transitioning to being a full time stay in the studio artist!! And with kids, I think that will probably never change. By education I hold a Master's degree in History from Hindu College Delhi University, my day job for the longest time was that of an interaction designer and information architect, and my passion is art and creativity", Aarohy expressed.
BV: What is Art to you?
Aarohi: Art and creativity exist everywhere. Art, in all its forms, is what makes us human. It helps us understand our world. It is where our hearts, mind, our very soul finds peace, expresses grief, finds access to joy and expresses beauty. It fuels everything. And for me, it is my reason to exist. I am the happiest in my studio, creating something. And when I can combine my love with sustainable choices or even choices and beliefs that I intrinsically confidence in - it's a match made in heaven.
BV: Which is your most memorable art show?
Aarohi: It would have to be my first at Triveni Kala Sangam in 1994. I was young and innocent with all the vitality and enthusiasm that entails. It gave me confidence and allowed me to dream about possibilities. I had only one agenda at that point - do you see potential in me? And as luck would have it Delhi's top brass came to see it. Including Maharaja Gaj Singh and Sonia Gandhi!! Can you imagine the feeling when a 19-year-old's first exhibition has the who is who leaves a comment in her visitors' book! And I am happy to say they all saw potential!
BV: Does your Art represent something specific about you? Aarohi: I hope a viewer can see the sensitivity that makes me look at life as eternal. I gravitate towards painting faces - to capture that sitter's soul as best I can and of course as they say - the 'Eyes are the windows to the soul'.