Ep. #24: Capturing Time: The Unique Vision of Terry Ratzlaff

🎙️ Welcome to Ep. #24 of The Urbanaut Podcast, presented in collaboration with Urbanautica.com. In this engaging episode, we sit down with the incredibly talented artist-photographer Terry A. Ratzlaff. Terry discusses his fascinating journey into photography and provides an in-depth look at his major projects, including "But The Eyes Are Blind One Must Look With The Heart," "The Watcher," and "Take Your Time." About Our Guest: Terry A. Ratzlaff Terry A. Ratzlaff is an artist and educator living in Lincoln, Nebraska. His work is driven by an obsession with trains and time, exploring where these phenomena collide. Specializing in photography and book art, Terry emphasizes sequences over singular images to deconstruct modern perceptions of time, history, and technological progress. He runs a small imprint, The Basement Window, creating limited edition artist books and boxes. Terry holds an MFA from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and is a Visiting Assistant Professor of Digital Media at Nebraska Wesleyan University. His work has been featured in prestigious publications such as The New York Times, Vanity Fair, Bloomberg Businessweek, and more. Tune in to this episode to: * Traverse the journey of Terry's photographic career, from its inception to his latest works. * Delve into the narratives and artistic processes behind his projects. * Understand the impact of trains and time on his artistic vision. Don't forget to: * Subscribe to our channel for more episodes exploring the world of art and photography. * Like and share this episode to celebrate the rich tapestry of artistic exploration. * Follow us on social media for updates and exclusive behind-the-scenes content. EPISODE LINKS: * Terry's Contact: www.terryratzlaff.com * Terry’s Instagram: @terryratzaff OUTLINE: 0:00 - Coming Up 2:30 - Terry’s background and early works 5:17 - Educational influences and choosing photography 11:04 - Influential People 14:46 - Looking outside of Photography for Inspiration 17:58 - Teaching 19:08 - Exploring the philosophy of "Receptiveness" 24:42 - Terry's artistic workflow 37:48 - "But The Eyes Are Blind One Must Look With The Heart" 57:24 - "The Watcher" 1:14:54 - "Take Your Time" 1:39:49 - "Marches" 1:58:42 - Advice for Finding Your Voice as an Artist SOCIAL: * Twitter: /UrbanautPodcast * Facebook: /TheUrbanautPodcast * Instagram: /TheUrbanautPodcast * Support on Patreon: /TheUrbanautPodcast #TerryRatzlaff #TheUrbanautPodcast #Photography #ArtAndTime #TrainObsessions #ModernityAndArt #CreativeProcess #Urbanautica #SteveBisson #PatrickLeeHubbard