The Value of Art and How It Can Impact Our Lives | Umika Mediratta | TEDxLagoadasPatas

Umika speaks about the value of traditional art and how it can inspire others in modern culture for the benefit of all. To learn more about Umika's project in Flores Island, please visit: www.natureofinsight.com.

This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx Born in Raipur, Chhattisgarh and schooled in Mayo College Girls’ School, Ajmer. Umika received her Bachelor of Fine Art (B.F.A) in Painting from Kala Bhavana, Santiniketan, West Bengal, India.

Umika extended her studies in Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh and Thimphu, Bhutan, while mastering the skill of Buddhist art form of Thangka Painting. Also participated in workshops at Contemporary Art Studio "VAST" in Bhutan. Umika's current focus is on redefining Thangka painting with Contemporary Art to bring traditional art to a modern time setting. Traditional art forms have a lot to offer in terms of history and carry with itself a narration as to what is engaging within the painting. Umika has used motifs that metaphorically describe true essence is achieved with ones connection to nature. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

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