In this inspiring and humorous TEDx talk, visual artist Kaiwan Shaban shares how growing up in the mountains of Akre in Kurdistan, surrounded by both beauty and hardship, sparked a lifelong creative journey. From photography to digital 3D art, Kaiwan reveals how adversity can be a powerful fuel for creativity. This talk challenges the belief that only “real” artists create and invites every viewer to uncover the artist within. Through personal stories and actionable principles, Kaiwan encourages young people to embrace uncertainty and explore the unexplored. Kaiwan Shaban, a 25-year-old visual artist hailing from the city of Akre in the Kurdistan region. Currently based in Warsaw, Poland. His art represents an amalgamation of digital art and cinematography that conveys the best of both worlds, allowing him to translate his imaginative ideas into a distinctive form of creative self-expression. Throughout his career, Kaiwan has worked with prestigious clients such as Apple, Adobe, Mercedes, Audible, Sony Music, and Jaguar, to name a few. 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