Speaker Series: Carl Hyatt

Carl Austin Hyatt: "Invisible Realities: Culture, Consciousness, and the Soul of the World"

In this wide ranging talk, Hyatt will share his artistic and philosophical insights into how culture, consciousness, and our collective beliefs shape the unseen dimensions of reality. With his extensive background in both photography and the shamanic traditions of the Peruvian Andes, Hyatt will explore the subtle relationship between the world as it appears to us and the intangible forces that touch our lives and influence human perception and identity.

With the support of his photographic work, Hyatt will discuss:

• How our cultural stories shape our worldviews and even what we think is possible. Every culture opens some doors, and closes others.
• The role of consciousness in interpreting and interacting with the seen and unseen dimensions of life. What happens when we have an experience outside of our culture's accepted description of 'reality' ?
• The concept of a "soul of the world"—a shared, unseen force that unites humanity and the living environments we inhabit.

Hyatt’s approach merges visual art, storytelling and philosophical reflection offering an opportunity to see more deeply into the processes that shape our intimate experience of self, culture, and existence. This talk promises to be a stimulating exploration of how human beings from different cultures come to know their world.

Carl Austin Hyatt is a celebrated American photographer. His artistic career, spanning over five decades, has produced a body of work that expresses the intersection of nature, culture, and spirituality. His stunning, original prints are characterized by the luminous tonality of his black and white images. His photographs are held in the permanent collections of prestigious public and private collections around the world, including the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian, the Boston Museum of Fine Art, the Addison Gallery of American Art, and the Currier Museum of Art. Hyatt is a 1997 MacDowell Colony fellow and is currently a member of the National Parks Arts Foundation Board. His work has earned numerous grants and accolades, including the Piscataqua Region Artist Advancement Grant.

Beyond his photographic art, Hyatt is a passionate spiritual seeker and cultural bridge-builder. His deep commitment to the wisdom of indigenous traditions has led him to spend more than 20 years facilitating transformative shamanic workshops and corporate retreats, offering participants a rare opportunity to explore the intersection of ancient shamanic knowledge and modern-day transformational journeys of healing. An eloquent writer, Hyatt has authored thought-provoking essays on the shamanic traditions of the Peruvian Andes where he has been traveling for twenty five years. These writings express the depth of his passion for the Peruvian traditions and connect him with a wider audience interested in art, spiritual practice and cross-cultural wisdom traditions.

• Put 24 Cottage Rd. Kensington, NH into your GPS – Follow the driveway to the Parking Lot

• No dogs are permitted on the property.

Refund and weather policy

Tickets are non-refundable. Please note that all events at Alnoba are rain or shine. If an event is cancelled due to extreme weather you will receive an email notification. If you do not get an email notifying you that the event is cancelled, that means the event is still going forward as scheduled.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Alnoba, 24 Cottage Road, Kensington, United States