Aruna Rao paints luminous coastal light—its shimmer on water and its shift at the edge of day, often felt through moments of human presence.

Light and atmosphere are experienced along the shore as lived moments—each painting centered on a particular quality of light, how it moves across the water and gathers in the air before passing.

Her work is represented by Sheldon Fine Art (Naples, FL and Newport, RI) and Thornwood Gallery (San Antonio, TX).