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Art as an Antidote: A reacreational village for healing

Thesis Dissertation Semester X Guide:- Ar. Rahul Patel

Numerous individuals feel uncertain and hopeless from time to time, yet when does it assume control over their entire lives? Mental health is taboo topic that no one ever speaks about or feels comfortable mentioning. Our society doesn’t accept going to see a doctor for a mental issue, a real thing.The goal of art therapy is to utilize the creative process to help people to explore self-expression and, in doing so, find new ways to gain personal insight and develop new coping skills.

Through this thesis, I intend to offer a safe space to individuals facing such issues, to heal in their choice of a comfortable environment, and not confine them to any closed space. The intention behind this project is to step forward and explore the art and its various forms as a means of healing and create a recreational space for the users, with the idea of taking a break from hustle and bustle of urban sprawl and getting back to the nature and its roots. the project focuses on designing a space for the disturbed minds to share their feelings and thoughts in the serene environment and experience the artistic exploration.

“Creating artwork allows your mind to be in a safe place while it contemplates the tougher issues you are dealing with. One can use the tools of brush, paint, pastels, crayons etc to expose and even for a short time color those issues in a different light.” ~ George E. Miller

LOCATION: Junaraj, Rajpipla, Gujarat. SITE AREA:- Survey no.6, 40706.66 sqm. LOCATION: JUNARAJ, GUJARAT TALUKA: NANDOD POPULATION: 1479 as per 2011 AREA: 6713.88 hectares TEMPERATURE: 25 to 40 degree C. HUMIDITY: 17%-33% ALTITUDE: 45mts. Above sea level

Junaraj campsite is located in Satpuda mountain range, in the catchment area of Karjan Dam. Situated inside Shoolpaneshaw Wildlife Sanctuary, “Junaraj” was once administrative capital of Rajpipla.

Junaraj eco tourism center is near to historical Nilkantheshwar Mahadev Temple. It’s also near to Aakashdevi and Dev Chhatra, which was old capital of Gohil dynasty. Remnants of which can still be found. The areas in and around junaraj are expected to develop a tourism centre for the upliftment of the destination spaces around enhancing some rare beauties of the nation.

MAJOR PROXIMITIES SITE PARAMETERS

Schools in Junaraj Junaraj Primary School Address : junaraj , nandod , narmada , Gujarat . PIN- 393145 , Post - Rajpipla Connectivity BUS: Nearest town: Rajpipla(15km) 45 mins drive from rajpipla to junaraj TRAIN: Available within 10+ km distance Govt Health Centers near Junaraj 1)Khuta-Amba , Khuta-Amba , main road , Dediyapada 2) Garudeswar , , Near Bus Stand , Near Bus Stand 3) Lachhras , Lachhras , Near bus stand