Sardar Jarnail Singh is a highly accomplished and respected artist with over 40 years of experience in the field. Born in India, he developed a passion for art from a young age. In 2000, he immigrated to Canada and now resides in Surrey, BC.

Throughout his career, Jarnail Singh has held numerous solo and group exhibitions, showcasing his artwork in prestigious galleries and museums. Some notable exhibitions include “Jarnail Singh – Discovering the Soul of Punjab” at Surrey Art Gallery in 2004, “Komagatamaru Stories” in Surrey, Abbotsford, and Delta, and “From The Land of Five Rivers” at Surrey Art Gallery. His paintings have won numerous awards and are featured in private and public collections worldwide.

Jarnail Singh’s artwork covers a wide range of subjects, including people, portraits, landscapes, and stories from ancient times. He finds inspiration in everything around him, from the beauty of nature to the innocence of a face in a crowd. Painting, for him, is a form of meditation and prayer, a way to express his interpretation of the world.

Jarnail Singh’s talent and contributions have been recognized through numerous awards and honors, including the prestigious Surrey Civic Treasure Award conferred by the City of Surrey in 2008. He is an active member of various organizations and committees, including the Arts Council of Surrey, the Punjabi Writers Forum in Vancouver, and the Punjabi Sahit Academy in Ludhiana, India.

Professional Experience:

• Freelance Artist: Jarnail Singh has worked as a professional freelance artist for the past 40 years, showcasing his talent in various art forms such as painting, illustration, designing, photography, and art journalism.

Collections:

Jarnail Singh’s artwork can be found in significant private and public collections across the globe, including:

Canada:

• Carleton University, Ottawa
• Sikh Heritage Museum, Gursikh Temple, Canadian National Heritage Site, Abbotsford, BC
• “I Love Surrey” Spirit Bear for BC Lions Society for Children with Disabilities
• Arts Council of Surrey, BC
• “Story of Sikhism” Mural Series at Canadian Singh Sabha Gurdwara, Surrey, BC
• Komagata Maru Memorial Mural at PICS Senior Housing Unit, Surrey

India:

• Central Sikh Museum, Golden Temple, Amritsar
• Punjab War Museum, Ludhiana
• Museum of Rural Punjab, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana
• S. Baghel Singh Museum Gurdwara, Bangla Sahib, New Delhi
• Indian Embassy, Washington DC, USA
• Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar
• Punjabi University, Patiala
• India Tourism Development Corporation
• Western Command Headquarters, Chandimandir
• Punjab Arts Council
• Punjab Academy, New Delhi
• Punjab MARKFED
• Department Of Culture, Punjab
• Department Of Public Relations, Punjab
• Punjab Marketing Board
• Punjab Tourism Development Corporation
• Punjab Small Industries & Export Corporation
• Bank of Punjab, India
• Punjab & Sind Bank, India
• Bank of India
• UK, USA, and Others:
• Gurdwara Sahib, Newcastle, UK
• Guru Nanak Gurdwara, Birmingham, UK
• Gurdwara Sahib, Raleigh, North Carolina, USA
• Gurdwara Gurjot Parkash Island Lake, Chicago, Illinois, USA
• Private collections in UK, USA, Japan, Australia, Austria, Singapore, Germany, and Africa.
• Major Exhibitions: Jarnail Singh’s artwork has been showcased in numerous solo and group exhibitions, including:
• Vibrant Vistas, Firehall Centre for Arts, Delta, 2014
• Artists Choice, Firehall Centre for Arts, Delta, 2013
• Komagatamaru Stories, Newton Cultural Centre, Firehall Centre for Arts, Delta, Kariton Art Gallery, Abbotsford, BC, 2011, 2012-2013
• From The Land of Five Rivers, Surrey Art Gallery, April-June 2011
• Punjabi Heritage, The Reach Museum and Art Gallery, Abbotsford, BC, 2011
• Featured Artist, Harrison Arts Festival, Ranger Station Art Gallery, Harrison Hot Springs, 2005 (Solo)
• Jarnail Singh – Discovering the Soul of Punjab, Surrey Art Gallery, April-June 2004 (Solo)
• Many more exhibitions from 1982 to 2014

Published Work:

Jarnail Singh’s work has been featured in various publications, including calendars, greeting cards, and books. Some notable publications are:

• Calendars: 3S Printers, Van City Printers, Mann Printers (Canada), Punjab Small Industries & Export Corporation (India), Markfed (India)
• Greeting Cards: Vakil & Sons (Bombay, India), Punjabi University Patiala (India), Chief Minister Punjab (India), Red Cross Society (Punjab, India), Punjab Health Systems Corporation (Punjab, India)
• Author: “Journey With an Endless Eye” (Illustration by Jarnail Singh), published by Ekstasis Editions, Victoria, BC, Canada
• Published by Punjab Arts Council (Chandigarh, India)
• Published by Unistar Books (Chandigarh, India)
• Published by Punjab State University Text Book Board (India)
• Wrote and illustrated various articles and series for newspapers and publications

Awards and Honors:

Jarnail Singh’s talent and contributions to the field of art have been recognized through various awards and honors, including:

• Surrey Civic Treasure Award by the City of Surrey, 2008
• Outstanding Artist Award of Honor by Parvasi Media Group, Toronto, Canada, 2008
• Second Prize in Fraser Down Race Track Art Show, Surrey, BC, 2006
• Winner of the 10th Birthday Banner Design Contest of Surrey City Council, 2003
• Daniel P. Izzard Medal in First Slide competition by the Canadian Institute of Portrait Artists, 2002
• Finalist for the Best New Entrepreneur category, Business Excellence Award by Surrey Board of Trade, British Columbia, 2002 and 2003
• Many more awards and honors received in Canada, UK, and India

Membership:

Jarnail Singh is an active member of various organizations and committees, including:

• Director, Arts Council of Surrey, BC, Canada
• Public Art Advisory Committee, City of Surrey, BC, Canada (2005-2007)
• Punjabi Writers Forum, Vancouver, Canada
• Life Member, Punjabi Sahit Academy, Ludhiana, Punjab, India
• Founder President, Punjabi Press Club of BC, Canada