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 honor 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.

Visually rich and conceptually fascinating, Pardeep Singh’s collection centered on trees beautifully and soulfully communicates his deep felt relationship with nature. The artworks, oil on canvas, are layered, evocative and paint a compelling narrative, one that is Pardeep’s direct emotional response to the flora and fauna, pines, roads, mountains, canyons, rivers which he encountered in his travels. Every stroke, every twig, every branch, every leaf tells a story, as Pardeep brings to life these majestic beings. The gravitas and rawness of the landscape transforms the canvas into a window to the verdant nature. It’s a trail lined with trees, their spiritual and powerful presence humbling and fulfilling.