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 started 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. She 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.
Awards and accolades
- 2021 Parag honour list feature of Bombay docks Bombay ducks
- 2022 Parag honour list feature of Secret world of Mehlli Gobhai
- 2022 IPPY Gold Medal for Somnath Hore: Wounds
- 2024 Best author at AutHer awards for Art is a voice
- 2025 BolognaRagazzi Award in Sustainability category for Art is a voice
- 2025 Valley of words award for best picture book at Valley of Words awards
- 2025 White Raven International youth library for Art is a voice
- 2025 IPPY Gold Medal for Art is a voice
Exhibitions
- 2022 Exhibition titled ‘Wall of healing’, a part of Indo-American Arts Council’s Literary festival at Caelum Art gallery in New York City.
- 2022 Exhibition titled ‘Wall of healing; public art project’, at Kiran Nadar Museum, Delhi
- 2024 Exhibition of the original Art works of the book Art is a voice at NineFish art gallery, Mumbai
- 2026 Exhibition titled ‘Turning the page on change: children’s books inspiring action for global goals’ featuring Art is a voice at the United Nations headquarters in New York City.