SRINAGAR, Nov. 25 -- A huge painting of a girl sitting cross-legged on a pumpkin welcomes you at the gates of the makeshift art gallery in the historic Government Emporium building. Inside the hall, thesoothing rabab recital compliments the paintings and fusion art.

Welcome to 'The Autumn Art Exhibit' by nationally acclaimed artist Deepa Soni. From oil paintings to paper mache and from fusion to glass works, the three-day art exhibition will showcase some of the rare works of Deepa.

Hailing from Udhampur, Deepa has tried to encapsulate Kashmir in all hues to spread positivity and catch the imagination of people living outside the country.

"The main motive is to project a positive image of Kashmir. I feel blessed to work on such a bigge...