On Dying

Recently, a number of family deaths spurred me to think about my own mortality, and how my views differ from my healthy, yet depressed, ninety-two year old grandmother. These disparate perspectives led me to interview elderly people on the topic of dying, and subsequently pair their words with young actors lip-syncing the dialogue. This presentation highlights generational incongruities, presenting the viewer with the perceptions of young and old people simultaneously.

Nelson is a 2008 recipient of a Minnesota State Arts Board Artist Initiative Grant and recently completed a residency at the Blacklock Nature Sanctuary.

Additional work can be seen at beckernelson.com