TED Talks Daily Why I photograph the quiet moments of grief and loss | Caroline Catlin
Mar 24, 2021
Caroline Catlin, a photographer known for capturing the quiet moments of grief and loss, shares her poignant journey through personal tragedy and artistic expression. She explores how photography can serve as a therapeutic tool, helping us navigate profound emotions. Catlin reflects on her experiences with critically ill children, emphasizing the powerful connections found in sorrow. She highlights the intertwined nature of grief and love, advocating for the importance of capturing fleeting moments that represent these deep emotional narratives.
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Childhood Dream
- As a child, Caroline Catlin desired the superpower to see emotions as colors.
- This fascination with emotions guided her towards writing and photography.
Unexpected Diagnosis
- Catlin pursued her interest in emotions through art and psychology studies.
- Her journey took a turn when she developed a mysterious illness, eventually diagnosed as a brain tumor.
Cancer Diagnosis
- After brain surgery, Catlin's tumor was revealed to be an anaplastic astrocytoma, a rare and incurable brain cancer.
- This diagnosis drastically altered her life's trajectory.