Art unites us with the universal language of emotion | Emilia Acevedo | TEDxGrandPark

From creativity to collaboration, art teaches us some of the most important human values and to feel our emotions. Art gives us a way to share those emotions with other people through a universal language that we can all understand.

Emilia started dancing when she was three years old, singing when she was nine, and acting when she was fourteen. Her passion for the arts grew more and more with every year, so she decided to leave her home in Mexico City to pursue theatre in the United States.

Emilia won the 2018-2019 Theatre Spirit Award for her contribution and dedication to the Theatre Department at Idyllwild Arts Academy. She is a firm believer in striving to be a citizen-artist, working to reimagine the meaning and power of art to impact and transform our world today. Emilia started dancing when she was three years old, singing when she was nine, and acting when she was fourteen. Her passion for the arts grew more and more with every year, so she decided to pursue theatre moving from Mexico City to Southern California.

[shernielyn]

"People are scared to say how they feel because it is regarded as a weakness, instead of it being an incredible sign of strength to speak for what you care about."

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[shreyakulkarni]

'Emotion' is the only language that art has made for us to understand each others feelings

[valeriamartinez]

Children in touch with this beautiful language actually stand out. Their eyes, and all senses show. They just SHOW, encourage teachers, parents, tutors to raise our new generations in touch with this beautiful and unique language and their own feelings.

[KomTvdelhi]

Very true... Art has both tangible and intangible.. Art is a medium that doesn't speak but it give us sense of feeling that we can't imagine sometimes

[its.emma.elliot]

if anyone says one more thing about her clothes. LEAVE HER ALONE SHE LOOKS SO BEAUTIFUL AND SHE HAS SOMETHING TO SAY. This is a beautifully delivered speech that deserves to be listened to and you have the audacity to come in here and say "have you heard of being professional?" SHE IS A PROFESSIONAL ARTIST SHE IS HERE TO MAKE HERSELF HEARD AND SPREAD LOVE. Seriously what is wrong with you people? You can't even be bothered to listen because she is proud to wear an outfit that she likes. Shame on you.

[siobhan]

Love this! Anyone else feeling artistically inspired in quarantine ?

[bcvc]

I’m an artist and Art Therapist and believe that our unconscious (aka soul) communicates ideas and thoughts through art. There are many symbols that it uses. I have hanging in my wall an abstract painting I made in 2010 and it’s a sort of Oracle because I’m seeing things in it that are coming true for me in 2020. It’s truly magical!!! ✨ I recommend you get some art supplies and start scribbling!

[ax]

thank you, art is the best way to communicate

[IndovisionServices]

True, Art is a Universal language and people involve in Art are Teachers and Students both, for those willing to embrace it

[gowiththeflow]

Very beautiful words Emilia! Art is a way of expressing. Art is everywhere, and our life is an art too. Let us create more and be brave to express our feelings freely. May the ART be with YOU ^.^

[unclelouiethemillwrightcre]

Well spoken! Muchly appreciated. We may not get government monies for arts and so on, but you can always start up community theatre. This is where talent is formed, sometimes found and most of the time to fellowship with new people ( strangers) after the final curtain.

[kzrlyig]

I deem everything in life can teach us a lesson we have just be willing to learn, It's True that we are in quarantine these days and i guess lost of us were kind of upset to alter our life quickly cuz we get used to go out, working, , meeting, drinking tea etc...
But things have changed now, we have to stay at home so i think we realized how freedom and we have appreciate everything in life cuz some people are greedy sometimes they forget that there is no different between rich and poor we are under one flag, Human Being

[albertobozzetto]

Real Art is freedom, no surprise that The Power doesn't like it.

[selfclarityacademy]

Suppressed emotions leads us to anxiety and psychological and emotional issues. Emotions are there for a reason! We have to work on them not to ignore them. We have to be honest with each other and to show vulnerability, that is the way be are becoming stronger!

[FitoutmyofficeGlenside]

Thanks for sharing, very interesting.

[alexmonjaras]

I loved it the most inspiring words I would love to do what you’ve done. I totally agree with you

[joeray]

Inspirational! Thanks for providing and rekindling the motivation to create. What a wonderful delivery you did here. ¡Muchísimas gracias!

[ortegadavid]

Pretty, smart, and courageous? What a woman, I want one!

[giuchi]

8:48 I hope your message will get a lot of people. C'mon we're in 2020, we're still acting like human are our enemies...

[sheltonmelo]

Loved it! Wonderful speech Emilia !! Many tips for becoming owners of our own lives.