Courage, Creativity and Closure - Overcoming Trauma Through Art

Explore a powerful TEDx talk that delves into overcoming trauma through courage, creativity, and the pursuit of closure. Follow Khanjan Dalal's journey as he recounts losing his mother in the Pan Am 73 aircraft hijacking at age 12 and his subsequent battle with PTSD. Discover how psychoanalysis and working with clay as a medium of expression helped him find healing. Learn about Dalal's background in painting and sculpture, his reconnection with clay and multimedia printmaking, and his successful exhibitions. Gain insights into his creation of Studio Maatimania, a center for ceramic arts in Ahmedabad. Understand the transformative power of art in processing trauma and finding personal growth through this inspiring 23-minute presentation.

Courage, Creativity and Closure | Khanjan Dalal | TEDxAhmedabadIntlSchool