Seeing Our Humanity Through a Photographer's Eye | Robert Sturman | TEDxHartlandHill
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- Опубліковано 12 вер 2024
- Robert Sturman has a unique perspective. From behind his camera he is witness to the vulnerability, the beauty, and the human elements that connect us all.
Take a journey with him, as he shares stories from around the globe and the astounding images he has captured.
We are a global community and his camera is the illustrator. A dedicated yoga practitioner, photographer Robert Sturman has increasingly focused on capturing the timeless grace and embodied mindfulness of Asana in his work.
His portraits, whether set in the lively streets of Manhattan, the expansive beaches and canyons of the California coast, the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro, the timeless elegance of Walden's New England, or the bleakness of San Quentin Prison, remind us that there is beauty everywhere.
His stunning repertoire runs the gamut from yogis perched on rocks surrounded by the Pacific Ocean, to African orphans practicing yoga in Kenya, to breast cancer survivors, bare-chested and scarred. In addition, Sturman has worked extensively photographing war veterans who have embraced the practice of yoga to heal PTSD, in an effort to help change the heartbreaking statistics of veteran suicides each day.
In Sturman's own words, "I often think of Rumi's words 'I can't stop pointing to the beauty.' That feels right to me."
Sturman's honors include Official Artist of the 47th Annual GRAMMY Awards, 2010 FIFA World Cup Artist Representing America, and Official Artist 2008 United States Olympics.
Sturman has been the subject of two separate New York Times articles celebrating his photographs of yoga from around the world. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx
A beautiful soul inside and out. Inspiring talk. Thank you for sharing your light, vision and passion. 🙏💜💮
celebrate the vast potential of the human spirit - Love this - inspired and Important work! thank you
Wow. I am completely blown away by this TEDTalk. So passionate, so strong, so eloquent and heartfelt. So much more than pictures from a camera but rather poignant slices of humanity that when brought together tell us a story about our period in time. I applaud Mr Sturman for his work, his dedication and tireless effort to make us all stop and look around us and place a higher value on all life and that we each matter in the eyes of our creator. I thank him for this inspiring work.
Your photos have always moved me. I know now it is the lens of love which you look through that composes and captures this beauty. Thank you. PS: Otis ❤
Thank you for this!!! Your work is so inspiring.
Another Robert Sturman masterpiece.
Insightful comments by a brilliant artist!
Such tangible, radiant beauty. Words & Pictures. Lovely Robert. Thank you!💚
So beautiful work and much needed.
I really can’t say enough about your Ted Talk. I laughed. I cried. I felt inspired and in awe. The storytelling with your images are woven together so beautifully. It’s simply quite wonderful in all the ways one wants to feel during (and after) a talk. My brother hosts a meditation night for his AA group. In a few minutes, he’ll share with the group your talk, and then they will sit for a 15 min meditation. I am sending love and gratitude your way!
Your work is stunning on the deepest levels. Thank you for sharing your love of humanity and for always pointing to the beauty. I’m a yogi, not a photographer, but I learned so much. ❤️
Thankyou , a beautiful talk capturing the language of yoga and human connection ❤️
I feel like I just traveled the world for the first time! The insight at the end from the perspective of Otis (and any being) at the same level is truly unforgettable. I’m sure those at the Braille institute, who couldn’t see your work, still got to witness your humanity and the beauty you share! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
What a beautiful perspective on our commonality and beauty. Great and needed talk in this world that could use a broader perspective.
Can't wait to share this TEDx talk, Robert! You are an inspiration. Thank you for your work and humanitarianism!
Beautiful presentation of your mesmerizing humanitarian work ❤️🙏
Thank you for sharing your gift with the world. You are such an inspiration! Your photography is beautiful, and your outlook on life is even more beautiful.
I appreciate how the depth of care in your message and the unique beauty of each individual you honor illuminates that their are myriad pathways to "seek to be better at being human". Thank you for devoting your talent and energy to acknowledging and highlighting where and how we can and are healing and connecting with and through the heart of life. May this exquisite presentation inspire many more to do the same!
Well done and well said Robert!! You are an amazing human!!
Something I can relate to as someone who enjoys photography and sees beauty in things not everyone can see. Very calming voice and equally motivating talk. Great job!
Thank you, Robert, for doing so many amazing things that positively change lives. I really enjoy following your work.
That was such a wonderful experience to be immersed in that beauty. Your work speak volumes. From the power of the images themselves to the tempo of your voice as you lead us through the story, this was a thoroughly enjoyable experience.
Great talk. mahalo
Wow! What a powerful talk and immersive experience. Robert is a natural communicator with his words and art. This is such an important message for humanity. So moved and inspired!
To see and to celebrate those around us - what a gift! Thank you for this inspired talk Robert ✨
Wow, wow, wow!!! You’re life’s work is moving, inspiring, stunning! Thank you for doing what you do!
💯 photographs evoke an emotion from us ❤
So moving. So powerful. So inspirational. To see someone is to lovingly validate their existence. (Even if they don’t need it) Robert, what you do is pure healing. Thank you for sharing it so eloquently and poetically with us.
Could not LOVE this more.....genius! Human.
Love this 💗🧘♀️
This is such a moving and beautiful talk. Robert is an amazing artist, and human.
Wonderful talk... Loved it and especially the ending message!
Amazing!!!
Amazing message and I LOVE Otis!
Otis! this was beautiful, thank you.
I was so moved by this, visual poetry that transported me and connected me with something bigger than just myself. Your are a gifted, powerful and eloquent story teller with both your words and images. I hope you take this story around the world, inside schools and corporations, and more TED talks so that others may benefit from such a poignant experience.
Loved it!
Beautiful- congratulations- love this ❤❤❤❤
Robert’s the man
Woooo go Robert!
💝🙏🏽💫🌍🎉!!!
Never look down on anyone!! Chills 🏆🏆🫵🏽🫵🏽🫵🏽🫵🏽🫵🏽✨💪🏽