Ganesh has a brother, named Kartik — in resemblance to the Hindu mythology. While Kartik is a relatively good at studies, Ganesh did not come up with great result in the exams. But that did not keep his guardians worried because he has become a pro in ceramics.
Considering his age, this was 
no little a success. In this picture Ganesh, about 15, is seen busy at his wheel at Sisutirtha when i visited him one monsoon afternoon.
I did not disturb him, neither i spoke a word with him before i saw what he made with his skill intertwined with inherent talent. I don’t know whether his forefathers were great masters of the art, but if they are not, Ganesh has initiated a tradition that would not be easy to follow. He is yet to hold an exhibition, but the works of art call for a public display. I was told that plans are afoot for an exhibition soon.
Just take a look at this picture showing his creation at an adjacent room to his 7ftX6ft studio. Obviously these are not for sale to public — a common skill he is not gifted with — but i asked his guardian whether i could 
take some pictures of his masterpieces which i believe would worth crores one day. I know it is too early to declare such a thing, for i am no Nostradamus. But how many boys have you seen of his age to come up with such pieces? I have not found much.
Like Dipu, Ganesh is also an orphan left by his relatives at Sisutirtha, Santiniketan. But with people like you and me around them, these hapless boys never felt alone. All they need is support from us, not only financially, but more of a mental support. We can still make a better world involving them in our sphere.
©Supratim Pal
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