The Sanarei Lady. Sanarei is the meiteilon word for the merigold flower. Painted remembering the most beautiful golden Sanarei flowers I once saw near a foothill in Manipur.
An acrylic painting by Monica Ingudam
Paintings
It’s all in the painting
Collection of acrylic paintings by Monica Ingudam
However much you love the humans, at times there are moments (or many) when you need a time out, at a loss of words, engulfed in deep feelings bringing tears in your eyes. Also there are moments (less than we would normally want, we always want more!) the humans fill you with overwhelming love taking you out of this world. And you need a time out to check if it’s real. Or there are times where your heart pulls you to paint for no reason, you will feel it very strongly that you just can’t ignore it. And at such time out, the colors of the paints can do magic, taking you to a place you want to be, synching with your moods, a place which is just for you, your space and your creation. And painting can be just fun, healing, liberating and magical. I love it. You have to try to feel it.
Perspective, an acrylic painting
Perspective.
An acrylic painting by Monica Ingudam
Colors through your eyes, an acrylic painting
How would I know of the beauty of the vibrant green color of the bamboo leaves ?
How would I know of the beautiful rich saffron color soil of the hill ?
How would I know the beauty of the golden sun as it rises and sets?
How would I know the beauty of flowers with colors ?
I am color blind,
I know “beautiful” and “colors” through your eyes and words,
Otherwise it’s a mere black and white sight.
Colors through your eyes
An acrylic painting by Monica Ingudam
A Walk in Paris, an acrylic painting
My father asked me why I am painting instead of studying (In his mind, I am in school and his little girl). I reminded him that I am no longer studying and am working now, and I paint as a hobby. He laughed and examined what I painted. I jokingly asked him how much my painting would fetch if sold, he thought for a bit and seriously replied that I would definitely get Rs 30. I responded quickly stating that seem to be a bit low, and he paused and said, maybe Rs 35. And we all had a good laugh together.
An acrylic painting by Monica Ingudam
Ema, an acrylic painting
Ema. Ema is the meiteilon word for mother. Painted while I was in Manipur, inspired by my mother. When I painted this I thought about my mother and my little brother.
An acrylic painting by Monica Ingudam
The Window, an acrylic painting
The Window. Painted thinking of a view from a window somewhere in Manipur, overlooking the bamboo trees and the paddy fields.
An acrylic painting by Monica Ingudam
Blinded, an acrylic painting
Blinded.
An acrylic painting by Monica Ingudam
Another symbolic representation of Lord Pakhangba, an acrylic painting
Symbolic representation of Lord Pakhangba (depicting one of the Paphal form) in Manipur. I still felt a strong inspiration to draw another symbolic representation of Lord Pakhangba, even after painting the first one. This is my 2nd attempt.
An acrylic painting by Monica Ingudam
Kurak ki punshi, an acrylic painting
Life is short. Ask the butterfly.
Kura ki punshi
An acrylic painting by Monica Ingudam
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