| S VENKATESHWARAN |
Nanganallur resident, Mrs. Kirupa Ganesh, has brought pride to the
locality by being featured in the e-magazine ‘LifePlus – Arts & Cultural
Magazine’.
The magazine highlighted her inspiring journey and creative talent,
stating that creativity was not just a skill but a lifelong passion – with
the title: ‘Creativity as a Lifelong Thirst: The Story of Kirupa Ganesh’.
Her story stands as a reminder that true artistry comes from
dedication, perseverance and the courage to express oneself.
After serving for 36 years at the Tamil Nadu Industrial Investment
Corporation (TIIC), where she supported MSMEs and retired as Head
of Department, Mrs. Kirupa Ganesh chose to follow her passion for
art. Instead of slowing down after retirement, she stepped into a
new phase of life filled with imagination, humour and creativity, says
the article.
Mrs. Kirupa Ganesh is known for her unique visual art and design
skills. She creates beautiful and meaningful artwork using simple
everyday items such as pappad, leaves and kitchen utensils. By using
bio-waste and household materials, she shows that creativity has no
limits and that beauty can be seen in ordinary things. Her guiding
principle, “Creation a day is my inner principle,” reflects her
dedication.
According to the e-magazine, her philosophy of life is deeply rooted
in discipline and gratitude. She sees ages 25 to 50 as the years of
peak achievement, 50 to 60 as preparation for the next phase, and
post-60 as the time to pass wisdom to the next generation. For her,
retirement is not an end but a blessing — a chance to remain young,
active, and independent while catching up on passions once set
aside.
The magazine has done justice to her multi-faceted personality by
showing her interest in mono-acting, rangoli making, photography,
room décor, poetry in English and Tamil, and even music on the
keyboard. Her Tamil short story ‘Idhu Engal Thavara’ (Is the mistake
ours?), which sensitively depicted the struggles of a child with
dyslexia, won recognition in a Tamil magazine, says the e-magazine.
Through her work, she has gained many admirers who appreciate
the positivity and joy her creations bring. Her efforts to spread
happiness and keep a youthful spirit alive have made her an
inspiration to many in the community, which has been highlighted by
the e-magazine.
