Why the 'tortured artist' is a myth | Diya Rudra | TEDxBund Garden Youth

Through her talk, Diya aims to undo the misconstrued notion that the best art stems from places of grief alone. She deconstructs the stereotypes that are perpetuated against artists, and addresses the false notions that are attached to art that is conventionally perceived as "good". Diya Rudra is currently a Year 11 student at The British School, New Delhi, with a penchant for creative activities. An avid reader, writer, and music aficionado, she is the founder of and podcast host at Expression Impressions, a project aiming to raise awareness of the utility of the arts in maintaining positive mental health. Being the editor-in-chief of her school’s Arts Newsletter and a member of the editorial team of the school magazine, she’s captivated by the idea of viewing subjects from a variety of perspectives. Diya’s talk dives deep into the tortured artist stereotype - the threat it poses to artists of upcoming generations, the misconstrued notion that all great works of art stem from suffering and “absent” creators, and presents the arts as a powerful tool and relevant avenue at the intersection of mental health and expression. 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