TinkerMill Presents: Mother Road Revisited - A Talk by Slater

Please join us for our next installation of our TinkerMill Presents series with TinkerMill Shop Captain and Board Member, Slater! Free to attend!

About the Talk: 

Mother Road Revisited is a MFA thesis project in Photography and Printmaking. For this work, Slater traveled the length of Route 66 from Chicago to Santa Monica in a vintage 1964 Shasta trailer, retracing locations featured in 1920s postcards and rephotographing them as they appear today. Along the way, Slater met unforgettable characters and collected stories that became an important part of the journey. This presentation explores the inspiration behind the project, the creation of the artwork, and the experience of documenting a century of change along America's most iconic highway.

About our Speaker: 

N. Slater is an artist, author, speaker, educator, and User Experience Designer whose work bridges creative practice and technology. Holding an MFA in Photography and Printmaking and having taught at the university level, they are passionate about teaching, mentorship, and helping others discover their own creative voice.

When not designing digital experiences for a large agriculture company, N. can be found making art, playing drums, writing, and spending time with their partner and two dogs. They believe creativity thrives through curiosity, learning, and sharing knowledge, and they are always excited to explore new ideas and make meaningful work.

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