Nostalgia and Change Woven Through Art | Parinya Santlani | TEDxSAJS Lucknow Youth
In a reflective and inspiring talk, Ms. Santlani took us through her brave and bold life journey. Her words were not just a story but a catalyst for motivation and introspection for each one of us. Through a series of unconventional life choices — including the decision to travel alone — Parinya encouraged us to look beyond textbooks and traditions, and to chart our own course instead of merely following a predetermined path.
Ms. Parinya Santlani is an artist whose art is sculpted by emotion
and storytelling. She completed her schooling from Scindia
KanyaVidyalaya, Gwalior and Paradise School, Goa.After
graduating from Paradise School, she took a gap year to travel
and explore in orderto widen her horizons in art and design.Her
first exhibition was showcased at ScooNews Global Educators
Fest 2023, named 'KalaKaKarz'
, while her second exhibition was
a bold collection of design and artistry, by the name 'Tamasha'
Parinya is now pursuing Fashion Communication at Istituto
Marangoni in Mumbai, expanding her creative flair. 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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