Kripa (India)

Kripa is an illustrator and writer based in Mumbai. The characters in her books are real people derived from her association with the grassroots. Her art is rooted in her engagement with her city Mumbai, its children, people and their problems. She is committed to making books accessible to children from all walks of life by helping communities set up libraries. 

Kripa took up teaching Art and Design after completing Fine Art from Sir JJ school of Art. She has been an Art educator for over 22 years, and worked with institutions like Srishti school of Art design and technology. Kripa is Art1st’s Art-Eductor grantee for the year 2023-24. Her book Art is a Voice has won awards and accolades both Indian and international. The book is currently being published by Resistancia publishing house  in Mexico and is published by Intelikti publishing house in Georgia.