This article was adapted from Letchmy Ganapathy at SoulArt.  

Women juggle many hats, just like Crane member Letchmy Ganapathy. An executive by day, she is a self-taught artist who is slowly building a following for her beautiful pieces celebrating women.

We’ll let Letchmy introduce herself!
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I am an accidental artist; I explored painting as a hobby, which evolved into my passion! ​Painting since 2012, my works reflect my very beliefs - spirituality, feminism, love, hope and nature. As a self-taught artist, I have no rules to observe and I revel in the freedom I feel when creating. I use Acrylic and Oil mostly and play with the colors that call out to me.

​Women and Ganesha are my initial expressions on canvas and they are developing naturally into themes.

My ‘Musical Ganesha’ Series is inspired by my childhood adulation for the Hindu God; he removes obstacles! I love to paint temple ruins, rustic bells and antique doors from my collection of travel photos.

​The 'Celebrating Women' Series is very close to my heart and will continue to be for it is my story. I know it represents the countless women who continue to rise up despite the odds faced at many levels. My first painting in this series was called the 'Evolving Mother' - I painted it during the time I was questioning my very own qualities or the lack of raising a child. The last woman, ‘The Awakened Damsel’, is the progressive woman who has a vision - her opened eyes look afar, representing hope and countless opportunities. ​

I love nature and exploring it on treks while traveling. I hope many of my travel photos will soon be impressions on my canvas. As a Singaporean, I do my bit through art: Participating in charitable events and donating a portion of my sales proceeds from my works to chosen charities.

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You’ll meet Letchmy on 6 March at the Soul Art pop-up! Explore her beautiful art pieces in bags, shirts, home decor and more, or just bring home one of her original canvases!