Nurturing Confidence and Creativity Through Art : A Journey of Self-Discovery
‘’The artist is not a special kind of person; rather, each person is a special kind of artist.’’— Ananda Coomaraswamy My life's journey was entwined with the vibrant hues of painting from the young age of three. I discovered comfort in the rhythm of my voice and the brushstrokes of a paintbrush while attending a cultural school. The basis of a lifelong association with art as a way of stress reduction and self-discovery was laid throughout those formative years. The classroom became my haven, where I would spend hours every day singing and creating, seemingly forgetting about the rigors of growing up. I had no idea that this exposure to art would usher in a life-changing voyage . At the age of four, I was granted an opportunity that would forever alter my perception of self. A performance on Rabindra Sarobar's stage exposed me to an audience of hundreds. Art has not only become a haven for me, but also a means for me to express my emotions and thoughts to the rest of the world....