At 91, artist Paramjit Singh continues to paint with the same dedication that has informed his practice for over seven decades. Known for his textured, meditative landscapes built with layers of pigment, Singh’s work draws from memory, his travels and an enduring dialogue with nature. An award-winning artist, Singh reinterpreted landscape painting in a way that deviated from the literal form, making him a seminal voice in contemporary Indian art. Talking about his recent exhibition — ‘Liminal Geographies’ — at Delhi’s Vadehra Art Gallery, he sheds light on the evolution of his technique, landscapes that have stayed with him since childhood and his formative years at Delhi Polytechnic’s School of Art. Your new works completely abandon the brush, relying solely on the palette knife. Tell us about the shift. From the 1950s to ‘70s, I painted in smooth colours. My works were graded with a brush, often using reverse movements but gradually, as the texture I was attempting to achieve changed, the technique also transformed.I have been interested in landscapes since childhood, though my early …