This September marks 20 years since the attacks of 9/11. Although we’re all aware of the tragic time in our country’s history, many are still oblivious to the ripple of hate crimes that have followed. With this project our team aims to fight the negative stereotypes that continue to exist against turban and bearded Americans and to challenge perceptions of what an American looks like.
Many Sikh artists are influenced deeply by their faith. Baljinder Kaur’s naif representations, Harjinder Singh Sunner’s symbolic works, and Keerat Kaur’s surreal masterpieces all relay key aspects of Sikh life in different ways. The importance of family, nature, and Sikh literature all find their ways into pieces whose beauty capture the heart and mind in an instance.
All proceeds from the story go to non-profit organizations. From May 27th to August 31st, 50% of the proceeds go to 5 Rivers Heart Association and Khalsa Aid India, and 50% go to Hands2Inspire to continue spreading awareness about the farmers protest. Beginning September 1st, all proceeds will continue to go to Hands2Inspire to host events in the United States.
Adrak Studios is run full time by brothers Eeshar Singh and Sirrjan Singh who were inspired by Human rights activist, Bhai Jaswant Singh Khalra. Bhai Jaswant Singh Khalra disappeared in Punjab for his work in uncovering thousands of unlawful killings.
Hailed as the first major work to follow the critically acclaimed 'A History of the Sikhs' by Khushwant Singh.
No one knows how long we will live and how long our life is yet we always wish for things to be better, if we knew that we might not be able to see the next day, maybe we will start appreciating what we have in the moment and give up the greed for more.
To be greeted by the Great Tide of Peace, The Universal Mystical Mother. Melting ice-like and merging, Into the tender wings and waves Of Satsangat Simran.
We all know what Guru ji did... but why did he do it!???
Kanwar Singh's painting of Guru Tegh Bahadur the Ninth Master was unveiled at his Solo Exhibition for Sikh Heritage Month Ontario at the Peel Art Gallery, Museum & Archive.