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
S02E23 FindingTheVoices: Chaoba Thiyam, filmmaker and artist from Manipur
Guest Speaker : Chaoba Thiyam
Interview Location: Imphal, Manipur, India
Language: Podcast in Meitei-lon (Manipuri)
An interview with Chaoba Thiyam, filmmaker and artist from Manipur. He is a Pena player and has performed in many productions (Kwakta Lamjel) of Laihui. You would also find him playing Pena with Imphal Talkies. He shared many aspect about his work as a filmmaker, his journey of playing Pena giving us a glimpse of the life of an artist. Most importantly he shared his personal experience of overcoming depression, sharing about finding and knowing oneself and being in the present.
And yet again, I was honoured to see our Guest Speaker sharing their story from the heart.
Here are some of Chaoba Thiyam’s work: NUNGEE MIT / EYE OF AN “I” a film by Chaoba Thiyam , Black Pot and Movement , edited & directed by Chaoba Thiyam, Womb , Editor: Chaoba Thyiam
Born and raised in the violence-torn landscape of Manipur, I have a vision to promote and spread inspiring, empowering, educative & entertaining stories. I believe that we can create contents bringing the positive side of Manipur. I believe we can do this together by finding the voices, voices which needs to be heard and shared, voices of our own people, people of Manipur and well-wishers of Manipur. I believe that these voices will bring a change and connect all of us.
I welcome you to join me in my journey to finding the voices at Http://FindingTheVoices.com/
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. 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. 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 by Monica Ingudam
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
Life is short. Ask the butterfly.
Kura ki punshi
An acrylic painting by Monica Ingudam
Mockery & Malice, is that all you got ?
Karemnaba
An acrylic painting by Monica Ingudam
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