Jaspreet Mohan Singh
Jaspreet Mohan Singh(born 26th of May, 1960) is a full-time artist, aside from teaching painting. He worked as an Arts Teacher and eventually retired as a Principal. Teaching has always been his passion since the beginning and continues to be so to this day.
He has observed in life that everyone is born with some special talent. He was not an exception. No one in his family was an artist, although he came from a well-educated family. However, he was very sensitive towards the visual world and had a strong inclination towards copying objects from nature, as he was intrigued by their existence. This marked the beginning of his journey as an artist. In college, he chose fine art as his subject for graduation, where Professor Bharat Bhushan Bharti inspired him to pursue his post-graduation in Fine Arts in 1981. This became the foundation of his career as an artist and art teacher.
He draws inspiration from the works of Picasso, Dali, and Edward Munch, as well as his Guru, Prof. Bharat Bhushan Bharti, who is a versatile artist and has greatly influenced him. He admires Indian painters like Satish Gujral, Gaytonde, and Tayab Mehta.
His preferred style of painting is generally abstract expressionism, although as a teacher, he has to work with different mediums and styles. He enjoys experimenting with various mediums such as oil colors, acrylics, and watercolors. Lately, he has developed a preference for painting with acrylics.
During his college days, he was surrounded by talented and competitive peers, which inspired him to strive and compete. Additionally, certain tragic situations occurred in his life during that time, which sparked numerous ideas within him that found expression on canvas.
He derives ideas from life and the situations around him. Any vulnerable social and political situations compel him to comment on contemporary society through his art.
He tends to work in series, as certain situations and ideas impose themselves so strongly that it becomes difficult to move away from them immediately. Thus, he creates a series based on a particular style or idea to delve into it further. However, he also temporarily switches to random subjects, only to return to his main track later on. His series 'UPSURGE' serves as an example of this approach.
Apart from painting, teaching art is his primary passion. Painting is a way of life for him, and he enjoys photography, gardening, music, and traveling as well.
In his family, there are no other artists besides him, making him perhaps the only black sheep in that regard.
Education
Jaspreet Mohan Singh's educational journey began in 1975 with his matriculation from Government Senior Secondary School in Hoshiarpur. He continued his pursuit of knowledge and passion for the arts by completing his graduation in Arts from Government College in Hoshiarpur in 1979. Recognizing his talent and dedication, he further pursued a Master's degree in Fine Arts from the same institution in 1981.
Through his education, Jaspreet Mohan Singh honed his artistic skills and deepened his understanding of various artistic techniques and concepts. His academic background provided a strong foundation for his artistic endeavors and propelled him towards a successful career as an artist and art teacher.
Career
Jaspreet Mohan Singh embarked on his career as a Fine Arts Teacher in Nankana Sahib Public School in Ludhiana from May to December 1983. During this time, he imparted his knowledge and expertise in fine arts to the students, nurturing their creativity and fostering their artistic talents.
In 1992, Jaspreet Mohan Singh achieved a significant milestone in his career as he secured a government job as a Commercial Vocational Lecturer in a Senior Secondary School in Ludhiana. In this role, he taught and mentored students in the field of commercial arts, equipping them with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in this specialized area.
His dedication and commitment to education were duly recognized, and in December 2009, Jaspreet Mohan Singh was promoted to the position of Principal at Government Senior Secondary School in Isru, Ludhiana. As a principal, he took on the responsibility of overseeing the school's administration while still nurturing his passion for the arts. His leadership skills and artistic expertise contributed to the overall development and growth of the institution.
After serving diligently for several years, Jaspreet Mohan Singh retired from his position as Principal on May 31, 2018, at Government Senior Secondary School in Dhansu, Ludhiana. Throughout his career as an educator and administrator, he made significant contributions to the field of art education, inspiring countless students and leaving a lasting impact on the institutions he served.
Jaspreet Mohan Singh's career journey is a testament to his unwavering dedication to teaching and his ability to combine his passion for art with his administrative responsibilities, making a positive difference in the lives of students and the education sector as a whole.
Notable Works
Jaspreet Mohan Singh is an accomplished artist and retired principal, boasting a remarkable career spanning 27 years as a commercial art teacher and 10 years as an administrator. With a penchant for working in series, his notable series "UPSURGE" exemplifies his artistic approach. Drawing inspiration from personal experiences and the world around him, Jaspreet's preferred style is abstract expressionism, characterized by bold compositions and vibrant colors.
Teaching has always been Jaspreet's passion, and his dedication to the craft earned him the prestigious Best Teacher National Award from N.C.E.R.T. in 1998. Additionally, he is the founder of the ECSTASY group of Artists, a platform that fosters artistic collaboration and growth.
Jaspreet's artistic prowess has garnered him significant recognition, including the honor of having two of his paintings signed by the Former President of India, Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, in 2003. Throughout his career, he has amassed an impressive collection of over 452 prestigious international and national awards, both online and offline, attesting to his skill and artistic achievements.
For Jaspreet, colors serve as the carriers of his ideas, allowing him to express his thoughts and emotions on the canvas. His abstract works carry deep hidden meanings, with interpretations varying from person to person. The underlying theme in his art is an "UPSURGE" towards perfection, reflecting the ultimate goal of every human being. Each painting represents a personal discovery, enriching his own expression and providing a profound sense of gratification.
Jaspreet Mohan Singh's career stands as a testament to his unwavering passion for teaching, his artistic brilliance, and his continuous pursuit of excellence as an artist.
Awards and Recognition
- National Award from N.C.E.R.T. (P.S.S.C.I.V.E. Bhopal) Vocational in 1998
- 2 paintings signed by President of India Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam on 5th Sept. 2003
- 3 awards – Online paintings on Facebook 2021
- Guinness World Records participation certificate and medal for painting photo uploaded to Facebook in one hour 797 on 2 May, 2021 by Radart Foundation
- Kalam’s World Records certificate and gold medal of participation largest online art display on 21.03.2021
- High Range Book of World Records certificate and gold medal of participation in online art display on 02.06.2021
- Genius of India Award 2021 by Swadesh India Book of Records
- Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam National Award 2021 by Shanti Foundation
- Spandan Social Award 2019-2020 at Artizen Art Gallery Delhi 21st Nov., 2021 by Spandan Global Art & Cultural Foundation, Goa
- International Unity Award 2021 by Shanti Foundation, Gonda, UP
- Appreciation letter on occasion of Swami Vivekanand Jayanti National Youth Day 12th Jan., 2021 by Shanti Foundation, Gonda, UP
- Amrita Sher Gill International Award in Memories International Art Competition by Rainbow Art World
- Artist of the Year 2021 awarded by Kala Kunj Foundation, Rajasthan
- Art Cultural Talent Award 2022 by Art Chitrakar Loty Utthan Board, UP, India
- India Icon Award 2022 by U.S. Art Gallery
- Leonardo – da - Vinchi Award in Mindscape Chapter-1 International Online Art Competition by Creators Collective
- Best Artist Award in 4th International Online Art Competition 2022 by AKM Kala Sangh
- International Award for Emerging Artist Award from U.S. Art Gallery
- Srijan Special Global Award in 6th Global Art Competition by Kala Kunj Foundation
- Special Award in Acrylic Painting in 2nd International Online Art Competition by Art Mania Foundation
- Guest Artist in Online Exhibition 2022 by Little Artist Club
- Award for Acrylic Painting in 4th International Virtuva Virtual Exhibition by 2022
- Life Time Achievement International Artist Award in International Award Show Yes I Am Proud to Be an Artist by Delhi Art
- National Award from N.C.E.R.T. (P.S.S.C.I.V.E. Bhopal) Vocational in 1998
- 2 paintings signed by President of India Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam on 5th Sept. 2003
- 3 awards – Online paintings on Facebook 2021
- Guinness World Records participation certificate and medal for painting photo uploaded to Facebook in one hour 797 on 2 May 2021 by Radart Foundation
- Kalam’s World Records certificate and gold medal of participation in largest online art display on 21.03.2021
- High Range Book of World Records certificate and gold medal of participation in online art display on 02.06.2021
- Genius of India Award 2021 by Swadesh India Book of Records
- Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam National Award 2021 by Shanti Foundation
- Spandan Social Award 2019-2020 at Artizen Art Gallery Delhi 21st Nov. 2021 by Spandan Global Art & Cultural Foundation, Goa
- International Unity Award 2021 by Shanti Foundation, Gonda, UP
- Appreciation letter on occasion of Swami Vivekanand Jayanti National Youth Day 12th Jan. 2021 by Shanti Foundation, Gonda, UP
- Amrita Sher Gill International Award in Memories International Art Competition by Rainbow Art World
- Artist of the Year 2021 awarded by Kala Kunj Foundation, Rajasthan
- Art Cultural Talent Award 2022 by Art Chitrakar Loty Utthan Board, UP, India
- India Icon Award 2022 by U.S. Art Gallery
- Leonardo – Da - Vinchi Award in Mindscape Chapter-1 International Online Art Competition by Creators Collective
- Best Artist Award in 4th International Online Art Competition 2022 by AKM Kala Sangh
- International Award for Emerging Artist Award from U.S. Art Gallery
- Srijan Special Global Award in 6th Global Art Competition by Kala Kunj Foundation
- Special Award in Acrylic Painting in 2nd International Online Art Competition by Art Mania Foundation
- Guest Artist in Online Exhibition 2022 by Little Artist Club
- Award for Acrylic Painting in 4th International Virtuva Virtual Exhibition by 2022
- Life Time Achievement International Artist Award in International Award Show Yes I am Proud to be an Artist by Delhi Art
- Awarded in World Virtual Art Day Celebration 2022 Online Art Exhibition by Kala Mithra Foundation
- Participated in Teleportation International Art at Post Card Poland 2022
- Best Award in National Online Competition for All Theme Viganharta Shree Ganesh by Geeta Art Foundation
- First Award in Painting in 7th International Online Art Competition by Kala Kutumbh Foundation
- Best Five Entries Online Edition March 2022 Spandan International Exhibition by Spandan International Award for Excellence in Art
- 1st Rank in National Level Art Contest by Creative Hut 2021
- Late Mr. Chaturiram Anand National Peace Award 2022 by Shanti Foundation, Gonda, U.P. India
- Award of Excellence in Honor of Outstanding Performance in Ranga Kash-2 by Talentila Foundation
- Top Painting Award in Kala Mani Global Award International Online Art Competition by Creatives Delhi
- Artist of Decade Award March 2022 by U.S. Gallery
- National Artist 2022 Swadesh Sanstha India Ayudhya U.P.
- "Guest of Honour" in International Art Exhibition Bareilly, May 22, by Dakshita Art Delhi.
- "Best Award in Art Mela 2022" International 1st Online Art Competition & Exhibition by JP Arts Academy, India.
- "Certificate of Achievement" in Group Show 9th International Online Art Exhibition, June 2022, by Manikarnika Art Gallery.
- "Second Award in Amrita Sher-Gill Award" in 9th International Online Art Competition & Exhibition 2022.
- "Danvir Sanman British Star" International Book of Record, June 2022.
- International Group Exhibition named Art and Interaction from 17th June 2022 in the Hamesh Art Gallery Iran.
- "Best Abstract Artwork Award" in Artist Vincent William Van Gogh Galaxy Award 2nd International Online Art Exhibition & Competition 2022.
- "Kala Shiromani Award" in 7th Online Art Competition & Exhibition "Kala Navratna Award-2022."
- "Hindustan Kalaratna Award" 2022 from US Art Gallery.
- "Best Artist" in Online National Art Competition Art 2022 by Dakshita Art Delhi.
- 2nd time participated in the record event Guniver World Record, 17th April 2022.
- "Francisco Dego Award" awarded at Space International Online Art Exhibition 2022 by Creators Collective Mumbai.
- "Popular Artist of the Globe 2022" from US Art Gallery.
- "Awarded 10th in Abstract" in category Solo of Open Group on Painters Day by World Art Organisation & Art Unity.
- "Gold Award" in CAA 'Quarterly Talent Hunt 2022-1' a mega painting competition-22 by Creative Art Affairs.
- "Indian Golden Artist Award 2022" in Indian Art Exhibition, 7th May 22, on Indian Art Day by Sagar Kala Bhawan Ayodhya.
- "Awarded Manikarnika Kala Bhushan Award" in National Online Art Exhibition & Competition, 20th May 22, by Manikarnika Art Gallery.
- Certificate awarded in International Online Exhibition with the theme of "Peace Friendship, Tolerance" which is an art interaction between Turkey, China, India.
- "Srijansheel Best Artist Award" in 2nd National Online Art Competition, April 22, by Srijansheel Artist Group India.
- "Gold Medal Award" in Art Award 2021 by FAG International.
- "Tulentila National Artist Award" "A Excellence Potpourri" by Talentila Foundation, April 22.
- "Raja Ravi Verma Award 1st Award" in Abstract Painting in 8th International Online Art Competition & Exhibition, May 22.
- "Michel Angelo Award 2022" in Metaphor International Online Art Exhibition & Competition, May 22, by Rainbow Art World.
- "Kalam's Memorial Lifetime Achievement International Award" by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Foundation, Bidar Karnataka.
- VII Nation Art Camp and 30th National Art Exhibition, May 2022, at Yamini Art Gallery Bareilly U.P. by Kala Bharti Society U.P.
- "Awarded Artist of the Globe 2022" from US Art Gallery.
- "Kala Gaurav Eminent Artist Award 2022" by Creative Art Affairs and Waldac World Academy.
- "Winner Abstract Art" in "Incredible India" International Online Art Exhibition & Competition Art 2022
- "GLOBAL PRIDE ICON AWARD 2022" by Dr. Jamesh Thomas, Director Kingdom of Talent World Record Book.
- "ASIA BEST ARTIST ICON AWARD OCT 2022" by Asian Artist Union.
- "GOLD AWARD (PAINTING)" in Kala Global Award International Online Art, Photography & Sculpture Competition Oct 2022 by Creations.
- "1ST AWARD IN ABSTRACT PAINTING" 12th International Online Art Competition & Exhibition 2022 by Kala Kutumbh Foundation.
- "CREATIVE ARTIST AWARD" in 2nd All India Online Painting Competition 2022 by Bharat Education and Charitable Trust® Bidar, Karnataka.
- "THE BEST INSPIRATION MALE ARTIST AWARD" in National Online Art Contest 2021 by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Foundation, India.
- "ASIA BEST ARTIST AWARD" by Star Record Book of International.
- "GREAT ARTIST AWARD 2022" by Swadesh Indian Book of Ayodhya U.P.
- "MAHATMA GANDHI PEACE AWARD 2022" by JP Arts Academy India.
- "CERTIFICADO DE ARTS SAMEI POR SU PARTICIPACION EN LAX EXPOSICIAN INTERNACIONAL DE SAMEI OCT BRE 2022."
- "CERTIFICATE IN INTERNATIONAL ART PROJECT TELEPORTATION 01 & 02 FOR 03 ART EXHIBITION AT OWZPAP ART GALLERY FROM 6 JULY – 7 AUGUST 2022. A GALLERY SIEDICE FROM 23 AUGUST 15, SEPT 22, METAMORFOZY ART GALLERY WARSAW, POLAND FROM 11-18 OCTOBER 2022."
- "BEST ART WORK AWARD" in All India Online Art Competition Oct. 2022 by Anuragyam New Delhi.
- "ASIA STAR ICON ART ACHIEVERS AWARD" on National Online Art Exhibition & Competition Nov. 22 by Ajanta Allora International Art Gallery.
- "EXCLUSIVE AWARD" in Online National Art Competition Art Exhibition Sept 2022 by Dakshita Art Delhi.
- "ARTIST OF THE MONTH JULY" by A Convocatoria De Artist Pictorico "Cambio Climatico."
- "MOST TALENTED PERSONALITY AWARD OF THE YEAR 2022" by Indian Art Factory.
- "AWARD" in Online Art Festival Nov. 2022 by SD Art Craft India.
- "PRIDE OF THE NATION AWARD NOV. 2022" by U.S. Art Gallery, India.
- "ARTIST PABLO PICASSO AWARD 2022" in 7th Online Art Exhibition & Competition by JP Art Academy, India.
- "SHINING STAR AWARD NOV 2022" in Potpourri-2 International Virtual Art Exhibition & Competition by Talentila Foundation of India.
- "TOP ACRYLIC COLOUR WINNER" in International Online Art Competition and Exhibition by Vaz.
- "KALAM'S MEMORIAL TIME ACHIEVEMENT INTERNATIONAL AWARD" in the Best Super International Online Art Exhibition Contest 2022 by Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Foundation, India.
- "THE BEST INSPIRATION MALE ARTIST AWARD" in National Online Art Contest 2022 by Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Foundation, India.
- "GREET GENIUS OF THE YEAR 2022" Swadesh Excellence Award 2022 by Swadesh Sansthan
- "LEGEND ARTIST AWARD 2022" BY U.S. ART GALLERY, INDIA.
- "ARTIST PABLO PICASSO AWARD 2022" IN 7TH ONLINE ART EXHIBITION & COMPETITION BY JP ARTS ACADEMY INDIA.
- "GUEST ARTIST IN COLOURS OF NATURE" IN 3RD INTERNATIONAL ART EXHIBITION DEC. 2022 BY JYOTI LALIT KALA ACADEMY BAREILY (U.P.)
- "DIAMOND AWARD" IN JOURNEY OF COLOUR INTERNATIONAL ART OFFLINE EXHIBITION NOV. 22 BY MARY DARSHAN KALA PRASHISKHAN KENDRA SHAHJANPUR (U.P.)
- PARTICIPATED IN NAVRANG ART FESTIVAL DEC 2022 BY FICCI FLO ART FEST ARTIST AMRITSAR.
- PARTICIPATED IN POTPOURRI INTERNATIONAL ART EXHIBITION / WORKSHOP AT HISSAR DEC 2022.
- "BEST AWARD" IN ONLINE ART CONTEST NOV. 2022 BY SD ART & CRAFT, INDIA.
- "KALA SATNAM AWARD 2022" BY INDIAN ART FACTORY CHENNAI.
- "WINNER BEST ABSTRACT PAINTING" IN UTSAV INTERNATIONAL ONLINE ART EXHIBITION & CONTEST NOV. 22 BY TALENTILA FOUNDATION INDIA.
- "SHINING STAR AWARD" IN POTPOURRI-2 INTERNATIONAL VIRTUAL ART EXHIBITION & COMPETITION 2022 BY TALENTILA FOUNDATION INDIA.
- "THE STAR AWARD OF 2022" IN NATIONAL ONLINE ART & PHOTOGRAPHY CARNIVAL BY DEC 2022 DREAM PAINT BRUSH, INDIA.
- 100 EMINENT ARTIST INTERNATIONAL ONLINE ART & EXHIBITION BY BINDAS ARTIST GROUP, INDIA.
- "CANVAS BEST ARTIST AWARD" FOR SENIOR GROUP IN 2ND ALL INDIA ONLINE ART COMPETITION & EXHIBITION BY CANVAS ART SCHOOL HOOGHLY WEST BENGAL.
- "SWADESH NAVRATNA ACHIEVERS AWARD 2023" BY SWADESH SANSTHAN INDIA AYODHYA U.P.
