Paramjit Singh

Paramjit Singh is a renowned contemporary artist known for his vibrant paintings.

Biography of Paramjit Singh

Paramjit Singh was born in 1935 in Amritsar, Punjab, India. He received his early education at Khalsa College in Amritsar and later attended the Delhi School of Art at Delhi Polytechnic.

In 1960, Singh was a founding member of the artistic group "The Unknown," which comprised young artists and sculptors based in Delhi. His dedication to art and his talent led him to become a professor at Jamia Millia University, Delhi, where he taught Fine Arts for an impressive three decades. Then he became the Head of the art department at the university.

Paramjit Singh held his first solo exhibition in 1967 in New Delhi, India, which marked the beginning of a prolific display of his artworks worldwide. His captivating art has been exhibited in Germany, Norway, Belgium, Hong Kong, Singapore, London, and New York. Singh's masterpieces have found their place in prestigious collections, including the National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA) in New Delhi, the Chandigarh Museum of Art in Chandigarh, and the Kiran Nadar Museum of Art (KNMA) in New Delhi.

After receiving the National Award from the Lalit Kala Academy in 1970, he ventured to Oslo, Norway, where he worked in print-making for several years. Currently, the artist resides and continues his artistic endeavors in New Delhi, India.

Paramjit Singh's Art Style

Paramjit Singh's paintings can be described as rich, dense, and vibrant, portraying clustering trees, sprawling grass, foliage, and flowing bodies of water. He creates an immersive experience that evokes memories of the natural world. The forms of nature in his works are not depicted literally but rather suggested through dynamic brushstrokes and brilliant flecks of color. This approach results in familiar yet otherworldly environments that transport viewers to a realm beyond the ordinary.

In contrast, his smaller and more subdued charcoal drawings present another aspect of nature and memory, showcasing the interplay of light and shadow. In these artworks, lush forestation envelops and suffuses the scenes, allowing the viewer to be transported to a place of tranquility and introspection. The use of charcoal adds depth and texture to the drawings, enhancing the palpability of the depicted scenes while preserving an air of mystery.

His fictitious landscapes, seemingly boundless and without pictorial depth, emanate a sense of quietude. However, they are imbued with an underlying chaotic energy. They not only reflect the movement and spontaneity of the natural world but also the transcendent experience of it as well.