Transforming Trauma | Katinka Hajas | TEDxKienitzer Street

Artistic Exploration of Inner World - The presentation explores the subtle connections between material spaces and the inner world of people, focusing on artwork related to therapy experiences [1] - The artist approaches the idea of inner space, where things happen that can only be sensed and felt but not clearly seen [2] - The artist uses personal experiences, scientific ideas, and cultural references as inspiration during the therapy period [1] - The artist's work explores traumatic imprints as empty spots on a map, impacting life unexpectedly [5] - The artist uses materials like lead to represent the emotional weight of inner wounds and their impact on balance [6][8] - The artist's watercolor series, "Landing on the Soft Side," represents a calm after a storm and a release of strong feelings during therapy [9][11] Scientific and Psychological Concepts - The presentation references mirror neurons and their role in empathy and understanding others' feelings [12][13] - The artist connects the naming of inner states to Tibetan Buddhism, facilitating inner work [9][10] Artistic Process and Meaning - The artist's works often precede conscious understanding, revealing inner states before they can be articulated [22] - The artist acknowledges the presence of an unknown, uncontrollable part within us that quietly organizes the work [23]