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KANWAL PRAKASH SINGH
Born in India, Kanwal Prakash (KP) Singh came to
the United States in 1965 for higher studies. He has
made Indianapolis his home since 1967. KP was educated
in India (B.A. from Punjab University; Bachelor of
Architecture and Master of Technology: Regional Planning
from I.I.T. Kharagpur) and the United States (Master
of City Planning from the University of Michigan).
KP has been a tireless advocate and supporter of
historic preservation, cultural diversity, and the
importance of arts to life and human spirit. KP considers
community service as a major focus and commitment
of his Sikh faith and as a civic responsibility. Over
the years, he has served as a volunteer on many committees
and events. He is a founding member of the International
Center of Indianapolis.
KP is a recipient of many awards and honors. Among
them: Daverman Award in Architecture (University of
Michigan -1965); Sagamore of the Wabash (State of
Indiana -1992); International Citizen of the Year
(International Center of Indianapolis -1995); and
Award of Excellence: Arts (Asian American Alliance
- 2002).
K.P. Singh Designs, founded in 1972, specializes
in fine arts. KP's distinctive, finely executed pen
and ink drawings of historic architecture and monuments
in India, Europe, USA, and other places reflect the
combined skills of an architect, artist, historian,
and an educator. His art and advocacy have continued
to heighten our awareness of the special place of
significant buildings and sites in the visual, cultural,
and spiritual fabric of our communities. KP's drawings
of architectural landmarks: Indiana courthouses, college
campuses and other historic sites are present at many
fundraising events. His artwork is in many public
and private collections in the USA and around the
world.
KP's art and words are a constant reminder of his
passion and commitment to preservation and celebration
of our unique and outstanding architectural, artistic,
and cultural treasures. KP believes that they are
the collective heritage of mankind. His writings,
as a guest writer for The Indianapolis Star and other
publications, offer rich imagery and reflect a deep
interest in matters of spirit. His recently published
book, The Art and Spirit of K.P. Singh (Guild Press-
Emmis Publishing, 2003), offers a rich sampling of
his writings and drawings. His writings reveal cultural
sensitivity and spiritual awareness that transcend
diverse spectrums of thought and wisdom, recognize
universal human struggles and sufferings, and honor
our individual and shared destiny. KP is a frequent
guest speaker and participant in community, cultural,
and interfaith events.