Gurdev Singh

Born in 1999, Gurdev’s practice draws from a rich visual archive of film stills, historical photographs, pop culture references, and everyday exchanges, which he reconfigures into layered collages, paintings, and drawings. 

Since beginning his formal training at the College of Art, Delhi (2018–2022) and continuing with his MFA at Shiv Nadar University (2023–2025), he has engaged deeply with subcultures and “gorgeous outcasts” that challenge dominant norms, often centering the Sikh identity as a personal and cultural anchor. 

This exploration is rooted in his upbringing, where tales of sacrifice, renunciation, and resilience were integral to his worldview. Through his depictions of Sikh figures—ranging from childhood peers wearing patkas to contemporary pop-cultural reinterpretations—he examines identity, belonging, and intra-community dynamics. Rejecting static imagery, his compositions remain in flux, charged with motion and energy, reflecting his belief that images, lines, and figures are never still but constantly drifting, much like the cultures and identities they represent.