At 78 years old, a retired college professor, living with dementia, is haunted by the memory of a brutal attack. He was beaten by three students he had expelled for cheating on an exam—his only “crime” being his honesty.
Categories: Tha Tha Thabungton, Writings • Tags: manipur, manipuri, monica ingudam
Acrylic Painting by Monica IngudamCanvas painted in 2024 Going in circles Landing back to square one Find the door Open the door And explore
And the desire to deeply understand you,
Isn’t that love ?
Categories: Available, Exhibition, Paintings
his painting is inspired by the Shirui Lily blooming in my birthplace Manipur. It is a rare species blooming between mid May to mid June, found only in the upper reaches of the Shirui hill ranges in the Ukhrul district of Manipur, India. Many from far and near trek to this sacred mountain, the Shirui Kashong Peak to get a glimpse of this beauty; some secretly whisper their wish with the belief that the wish gets fulfilled when shared with this flower.
Categories: Found a home, Paintings
Inspiration: This painting is inspired by Chaoba Thiyam, the folk singer from Manipur who is creating beautiful music and songs evoking love and remembrance of home and words of ancestors, touching hardened hearts awakening the feeling of love and peace.
Categories: Available, For a cause, Paintings
This is a painting inspired by a beautiful statue at Govinda temple in my birthplace at Imphal, Manipur, India. As a child I was very fascinated by this beautiful statue guarding the entrance of the main temple. It has always brought out the inner child in me and a big happy smile to many.
Categories: Available, Exhibition, Paintings
A pleasant surprise to see my plein air pictures picked for the Montgomery Art Association Newsletter in November 2021
Categories: Plein air painting, Publication/Media Coverage
Inspiration: A beautiful view of the temple (Washington DC temple) from my car driving at 495 freeway. Everytime I see the temple I know home is near, bringing me a great feeling after a long drive.
Categories: Available, Exhibition, Paintings
Walk with me – the view of vineyard brings out a smile to many 💗