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.

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Inspiration: This 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.

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Tampha’s Shirui Lily Oil Painting by Monica IngudamCanvas 11 by 14 inch2018Original – SOLD, found a home in India, proceeds to Palliative Care Society, Imphal, Manipur. Painting for fundraising for Palliative Care. My mother is a volunteer for Palliative Care in Manipur and her stories of the sick and near end patient she met during the team’s home visit touched me deeply. She shared about a little girl who has been bedridden from 5th grade. On asking what activities she […]

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Nanao’s Telangga, Nanao’s Kite in meiteilon (Manipuri). I painted remembering my little brother’s love for flying kites in Manipur.  He loved flying kites as a kid. He was one of the best in our leikai (community) and known for his excellent skills for cutting other’s kite. He was very possessive of his kites and it was on very rare occasion that he would let me fly. I enjoyed watching the cutting kites and the excitement, running behind the falling kite […]

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