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“West (of Eden)” by M. Walker-Nelson

February 22, 2025, 5:30 pm - April 13, 2025, 5:00 pm
Artist M. Walker-Nelson, inspired by Travels with Charley, West (of Eden) reimagines the road-trip in her paintings. Centered on images of the Southwest, this exhibit explores the passage/ravages of time, both evoking and challenging memories with its unique style.
M. Walker-Nelson is a working artist specializing in painting and illustration. With over fifteen years of professional art and teaching experience, she is highly adept a number of styles. At the heart of her work, Walker-Nelson is a master at transforming images and objects of ordinary life into reflections about our complex relationships between ourselves and the mundane. A life-long explorer of the natural and creative worlds, Walker-Nelson grew up in the Midwest and relocated to Texas at the age of 16. She currently lives in Houston, TX where she draws inspiration from the stark beauty of the open spaces and the sparseness of the landscape. Always eager for a challenge, she earned a BA in Art from West Texas A&M and an MBA from Texas Tech University. During her graduate studies, she met her husband. Together, they share two sweet children and a little dog.
For more information and to see more of her art, please visit: www.mwalkernelson.com/
  • Organizer Name: National Steinbeck Center
  • Phone: (831) 775-4721
  • Email: info@steinbeck.org
  • Website: www.steinbeck.org
  • Type: Exhibition
  • Time: February 22, 2025 - 5:30 pm April 13, 2025 - 5:00 pm
  • Venue:National Steinbeck Center 1 Main Street Salinas, CA 93901

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