TED Talks Daily How drawing can set you free | Shantell Martin
Jun 12, 2020
Shantell Martin, an innovative artist known for her freestyle line work, explores the profound connection between art and identity. She highlights how drawing has liberated her from feeling like an outsider, serving as a tool for self-discovery and personal growth. Martin shares her transformative journey through creative expression, illustrating the importance of confronting fears to live authentically. Her work, from Times Square to the New York City Ballet, emphasizes art's unique ability to foster connection and bring clarity to one's sense of self.
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Early Life and Art
- Shantell Martin, growing up biracial in London, felt like an outsider.
- Drawing became her escape from a culture that limited her, leading her to art school.
Finding Freedom in Japan
- Feeling out of place in London's class system, Martin moved to Japan.
- There, she found freedom from anger and discovered drawing's power to connect her to the world.
Drawing and Identity
- In New York, Martin questioned her identity and used drawing as a meditative practice.
- Letting go of thoughts and fears through drawing became her way of experiencing freedom.