Browsing Tag: Painting

This fantastic,powerful, potent and deep painting portrays the Sixth Guru, Hargobind - who erected the Akal Takht in the 17th century at the young age of 11 years old, to be the seat of Sikh Temporal Authority - along with scenes from 1984.

Kanwar Singh's latest painting titled, "Stand on Guard for Thee" reflects on the role of Sikhs during World War I.... This work represents a foray into the contemporary period of Sikh Military history for the artist

Australian artist Dan Connell explains why he's painting giant portraits in person of a Sikh tax-driving friend, "How a portrait can gently be a quiet invitation to reflect and contemplate on the people that we live with."

A wide selection of Punjab and Sikh related artifacts are set to be auctioned on May 21st May by British Auction House Mullocks.

In celebration of Sikh New Year, Vaisakhi, learn about the representation of Sikh Maharajas and Gurus in Indian miniature painting.

The most striking painting in New Delhi’s National Gallery of Modern Art, India’s premier collection is up a flight of stairs, in a room on the first floor. Usually hanging in a distant corner, it gives you a jolt when it springs on you.

For me, belief is like a compass. When your beliefs are strong and initiate your action, anything can be accomplished, and the obstacles of life can be overcome.

This week's installment in our series of stories featuring young Sikh artists whose work you may not have seen, throws the spotlight on Iminder Singh who hails from Bradford in the United Kingdom. His beautiful and uplifting artwork is inspired by Gurbani.

Sikh women from Kent are using painting to explain how marriage changed their lives so dramatically.

The first time I realized that the true image of the Guru is not a painting of a person; I removed all the paintings from my wall. I had realized that the true image of the Guru is the truth behind the Guru’s Sabad. My husband was furious. I told him these pictures were not motivating us, and he asked me what we will replace them with...

The path of destiny that Guru Gobind Singh set in 1699 is the same path we walk today. The Khalsa lives in the image and light of Guru Gobind Singh, dedicated to upholding righteousness, freedom, and the dignity of mankind. That is the Khalsa way.

It just requires a plain unconditional faith in Him. Like our guru has said “Hukm razae chalna, nanak likhia naal”, I feel that his hukm is very simple i.e one should keep doing his work in full faith and accept life the way it comes.

I don’t class myself as an Artist, simply because I don’t know anything about being one. I have no qualifications, my tools are rugged, and my knowledge about the ‘Art World’ is limited. But after much inspiration from those around me, I’m here to share in what I seek, understand and create, and hopefully inspire others to do the same."

"I am a very simple artist who speaks in the language of pigments." This modest refrain of artist Paramjit Singh may not throw light on his eminence or the significance of his masterly strokes and splendid landscapes. But nothing can cloud the fact that the visual vocabulary...

“I’m reminded every year during this competition that we have an unbelievable amount of talent in the arts here in Indiana,” Lt. Governor Skillman said. “I truly enjoy the process and seeing these works in my office every day.”

New York-based auction house Sotheby’s is all set to auction a rare portrait of Sikh ruler Maharaja Ranjit Singh on March 24. Painted by celebrated artist Sobha Singh, the artwork has a reserved price of Rs. 2 crore. Art lovers in Punjab want the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee to stop the auction but the latter says it does not plan to do so.

If you have $10,000 to spare you can pick up this beautiful and detailed painting of Bhagat Kabir Ji to be auctioned by Christie's on April 13th.

Arpana Caur's fascination with Sikh art is evident in her compositions, themes and rendering of the subject matter.

The artist, Gurleen Kaur, lived through the holocaust in Delhi. Living through those days of 1984 was an experience nobody can forget. The painting was originally painted immediately after the massacre by her as a student artist.

Kanwar Singh's long awaited painting of Mata Bhag Kaur was unveiled at the New York City Sikh Art and Film Gala..

Pure Gold Leaf, Semi-Precious Stones, diamond embelishments and vegetable colours were used in making this unique work of art.

Just as Siri Guru Arjan Dev Ji gave us the priceless gift of the Siri Guru Granth Sahib, Canadian artist Kanwar Singh has given us an inspiring and moving vision of its creation.

New York auction house, Sotheby’s, will auction a historic painting of Maharajah Ranjit Singh on March 18. The French artist, Leopold Massard, in 1830 portrayed Maharaja in watercolors on paper.

Gurleen Kaur is an artist of the soul and spirituality. She expresses herself through painting and Music. She is from the rare breed of artists who can express with great depth in both Painting and Music.

Mumbai artist Arshdeep Singh has received appreciation letters from PM. Manmohan Singh, President Prathibha Patil, former president Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton and former president George Bush among others

"It's always fascinating to pick up empty canvas and start combining strokes, colors and thoughts".

Harimandir Khalsa is a full-time professional artist who paints murals and creates unique works of art on canvas. This is her story