Emotions, memories, and stories on canvas
Arpita Singh is one of the most iconic voices in Indian contemporary art. Born in 1937, her journey from design at the Weavers’ Service Centre to becoming a celebrated painter has been marked by bold introspection, visual storytelling, and striking symbolism. Her artworks often feature layered narratives—women, everyday objects, maps, scripts, and memories—all woven together with emotion, wit, and political undertones.
Singh’s colour palette is unmistakable: vibrant yet muted, playful yet haunting. Through her feminist lens, she portrays women's inner worlds, social conflicts, aging, and resilience. Her figures speak without speaking—sometimes submerged in chaos, sometimes frozen in reflection. She doesn’t offer answers, only intimate windows into thought and feeling.
Arpita Singh chose to exhibit with Chandigarh Art Gallery for its quiet dedication to thoughtful curation and artist-led dialogue. She valued the gallery’s emphasis on creating space for voices that challenge, reflect, and engage. For her, it wasn’t just about walls—it was about conversation, context, and connecting with viewers beyond the surface.