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Spring is in the air, and what better than to experience this joy of nature through art. On Friday, the AIM Gallery in Chandigarh presented its debut solo art exhibition inspired by nature. Titled ‘Rooted Reflections’, the exhibition centres on the works of artist Pardeep Singh. Curated by AIM, the exhibition will be on at the Government Museum & Art Gallery, Sector 10, Chandigarh from February 28 to March 2.
“Time spent amongst trees is never wasted time. It’s the trees, in their varied hues and moods, colours and textures so vividly and masterfully captured on Pardeep Singh’s canvas that caught our attention and captivated our senses. We knew, in an instant, that our first solo exhibition as curators of AIM Gallery had to have nature as the anchor and the driver. ‘Rooted Reflections’ is nature’s poetry in motion, and with it, we also celebrate and honour the trees that have been an integral part and personality of Chandigarh, their changing shades announcing the arrival and departure of seasons, their rings and hollows nestling countless tales, their crowns touching the sky while their roots embracing the earth,” say Gurpreet and Munish Jauhar, co-founders, AIM.
The artworks, oil on canvas, are layered, evocative and paint a compelling narrative, one that is Pardeep Singh’s direct emotional response to the flora and fauna, pines, roads, mountains, canyons, and rivers which he encountered in his travels.
“Just like words are to a poet, nature is to me – it’s my language of expression. Trees have been my subject of attention, awe and affection for as long as I can remember. To be without trees is to be without roots, and ‘Rooted Reflections’ is my homage to these gentle giants,” says Pardeep Singh.
Born in Hoshiarpur district of Punjab, Pardeep Singh, 39, is a product of Bengal’s Santiniketan where he studied the arts for nearly a decade. He describes his art as a digestible abstract, a landscape with hints of the obvious. Nature for him is a place for immersion, to experience, enjoy and absorb, and then allow the subconscious memory of the same flow on canvas.
“We believe art has the power to transcend, transform and transport one to a realm of limitless possibilities, phenomenal growth and extraordinary experiences. Through AIM, we strive to enable people, help them navigate the immensely interesting world of art, and educate them on the artist and artworks, the trends and market dynamics in order to help them make informed acquisitions and decisions,” says Munish Jauhar.
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