Paramjit Singh’s work embodies a contemplative engagement with the natural world, inviting viewers into serene landscapes suffused with a subtle lyricism and timeless stillness. His paintings evoke a delicate interplay between memory, imagination, and nature, crafting spaces where the boundary between the real and the dreamlike gently dissolves. This quiet, meditative quality allows his landscapes to transcend mere representation, becoming poetic realms that invite reflection and immersion.

Singh’s commitment to exploring new visual languages emerged early in his career as a founding member of The Unknown, a pioneering collective of Delhi-based artists who sought to redefine the possibilities of Indian contemporary art in the 1960s. This spirit of inquiry and experimentation shaped his evolving practice and remained a vital undercurrent throughout his life. His first solo exhibition in New Delhi in 1967 marked the beginning of an extensive exhibition history that spans India and international venues, including Germany, Norway, Belgium, Hong Kong, Singapore, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Alongside his artistic pursuits, Singh devoted over three decades to nurturing new generations of artists as a professor and later Head of the Department of Art at Jamia Millia Islamia University, New Delhi. His influence as an educator is deeply woven into India’s contemporary art landscape, shaping both practice and pedagogy with equal dedication. The visual language he developed resonates beyond the canvas, inspiring dialogue about the interplay of tradition, nature, and personal vision.

A cinematic exploration of his artistic world, The Seventh Walk, directed by Amit Dutta, has brought international attention to Singh’s poetic landscapes, featuring in prestigious film festivals and venues such as the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York. This documentary captures the immersive and evocative qualities that define Singh’s oeuvre, providing a layered experience of his artistic vision. Singh’s paintings hold esteemed places in several major public and private collections, including the National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA), New Delhi; Chandigarh Museum of Art; and the Kiran Nadar Museum of Art (KNMA), New Delhi. Currently based in New Delhi, Paramjit Singh continues to create works that unfold as meditative journeys, inviting viewers to experience the subtle beauty and quiet mystery of the landscapes he so eloquently renders.