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This Artist Brings Alaskan Stories to Life Through AR | INDIE ALASKA

Catch up with Nathan Shafer in this special "Where Are They Now?" Indie Alaska.

Nathan has been hard at work creating comic books and video games featuring augmented reality (AR) technology. His projects highlight authentic representation, showcasing autistic characters and Native communities with care and accuracy. Discover how this New Media Artist’s passion for storytelling and inclusivity is shaping his latest creative venture.

Shiri worked at Alaska Public Media from 2018 to 2026. She was a Multimedia Production and Operations Associate.
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  • https://youtu.be/8Elu87SfL98Nathan Shafer creates augmented reality - a digital overlay on the physical world.His work is displayed worldwide and focuses on Alaskan subjects - from receding glaciers to Seward's Success, a futuristic domed city that was never built. http://youtu.be/8Elu87SfL98