What I've Learned From Shoveling Shit

Explore an interdisciplinary artist's journey from farm hand to creative professional in this 18-minute TEDx talk. Discover how Nellie Geraghty's experiences shoveling manure and working on farms have shaped her artistic practice and personal growth. Follow her path as she navigates through disliking school, traveling, and pursuing farm work, ultimately leading to a transformation in her creative approach. Learn about her current explorations in scientific illustration, cyanotype, and silkscreening, and how these mediums contribute to her artistic development. Gain insights into the power of embracing unexpected experiences and how they can fuel personal and professional growth.

Intro
When Adults Would Ask Me
I Hate School
I Bought A Plane Ticket
I Never Became A Farmer
My Life As A Farmhand
Becoming Brave
A Broken Dream
A New Path
Manifesto
Resurrection