Three Mothers Art Gallery is a galleria that showcases the sculpture work done by Gurumayum Shyamsunder Sharma. It was built in 1978 and is located in Thangapat Mapal Palace Compound. It was named Three Mothers to signify ‘motherland, mother tongue and mother of self’ respectively. Gurumayum Shyamsunder Sharma learned the art of sculpture making from his grandfather and the artwork at the gallery is all his vision and hard work. He usually sculpts from a single piece of wood and integrates is design with the natural shape of the wood. He draws inspiration from his surroundings, both present and past. He skillfully sculpts interesting stories about nature, the rich history of Manipur as well as the mythological beliefs of the Manipuri culture. A visit to the gallery will give you an insight to the rich culture and history of Manipur. The people of Manipur take great pride in this gallery as it serves as a reminder of their rich heritage.
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