Yogi and the River of Time

Arpana Caur started painting in oils at a young age. Her family moved from West Pakistan to India in 1947. She drew her inspiration from her mother, Arjeet Caur, who was a well-known author. She was also inspired by artist Amrita Shergil. She had her first exhibition at the age of nine.

Caur's engagement with issues and people translates onto her canvases. Her paintings inspired by Vrindavan widows and the 1984 Sikh riots depict her concern on social issues and human conflicts. The literature and philosophy of Punjab influenced Caur's artistic perspective.