Kintsugi is the ancient Japanese art form of joining broken pieces of pottery together by covering the cracks using gold or silver lacquer. Beyond being a beautiful art form, it is also considered a philosophy of life that treats breakage and repair as a part of the history of the object, rather than
something to disguise. Refurbishing the cracks with gold reminds us of how it bears testimony to
the life led by it. Kintsugi also prompts us to embrace flaws and setbacks in our lives as an
inevitable and beautiful part of life, rather than something to be ignored or avoided. Born into a family with a rich musical background, he began his journey in 1979, guided by his father. Along with his brother, he has created timeless compositions that have become cultural staples, including classics like “Kallipoonguyile” from Thenmaavin Kombath and “Mayilay Parannu Vaa” from Mayilpeelikkavu. In recognition of their dedication, the duo was awarded the *Kerala State Film Award* and Kaumudi Award for Best Music Director in 1994 for Thenmavin Kombath.
With an illustrious career spanning decades, his compositions stand as a timeless testament to the enduring and transformative power of soulful music. 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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