I can do anything! | Ms. Sonal Ambani | TEDxYouth@JGIS
In this powerful and heartfelt TEDx talk, Ms. Sonal Ambani, internationally acclaimed sculptor and designer, takes the audience on an inspiring journey through her art and the deeper messages it holds about equality, purpose, and love.Through her iconic sculptures — Slings and Arrows of Outrageous Fortune, Little Blue Screen, We Dream Under the Same Sky, and XOXO — Sonal blends creativity with consciousness, touching upon gender equality, technology, human connection, and the timeless importance of love and dreams.She reminds us that art is not just something we see — it’s something we feel, live, and learn from.
Her message is simple yet profound: “I can do anything.” “Look up, and see the world around you.” “Read every single day.” “Stay in love — with yourself, people, and life. Ms. Sonal Ambani is a globally exhibited sculptor whose works in steel and bronze explore resilience, digital culture, and gender equality. In 2024, she received the inaugural Motwani Jadeja Art Prize for her monumental Unity Dome – Voices of Women, adding to earlier honors such as the Times of India Women Power Award (2019), the Women of Excellence Award – FICCI FLO (2017), and the Pfeiffer Peace Prize (2005).Her sculptures have been showcased at the Venice Biennale, DIFC Sculpture Park, and India Art Fair, and are part of royal and private collections worldwide. Beyond her art, Sonal is deeply committed to social causes. As founder of the Cancer Screening Research Trust and a member of the United Nations Development Fund for Women, she integrates humanitarian values into her creative practice. A portion of proceeds from her work continues to support cancer awareness, reflecting her belief that art must serve both society and the spirit. 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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