Introduction

It is an honor and a privilege to participate in the 2011 Sikhpoint Interfaith Calendar. I trust that those who receive this Calendar will be inspired to know and learn about other faiths and find echoes of their own spirituality reflected in the words, sacred quotes, and the visual images presented in the Calendar. Kanwal Prakash Singh.

Born in India, Kanwal Prakash (KP) Singh came to the United States in 1965 for higher studies. KP was educated in India (B.A. from Punjab University; Bachelor of Architecture and Master of Technology in Regional Planning from Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur) and the United States (Master of City Planning from the University of Michigan). He has made Indianapolis his home since 1967.

KP has been a tireless advocate and supporter of historic preservation, cultural diversity, and the importance of the 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. KP Singh Designs, founded in 1972, specializes in fine arts. KP's distinctive, finely executed pen and ink drawings of historic architecture and monuments reflect the combined skills of an architect, artist, historian, and educator.