Peter Bonde Becker Nelson
9 Monologues

November 19 - December 20 2007

St. Paul , MN. November 9, 2007 -- Denler Art Gallery is hosting a video installation by Minneapolis-based artist Peter Bonde Becker Nelson.

The video work on display is called 9 Monologues. Discussing the work, the artist notes:

I constantly wonder what perceptions people have of themselves and how they perceive their situation in life. In this work, I asked (9) women ages 5 to 74 to explain their roles as women and how they differ from men. I then videotaped myself lip-synching to their responses. Though I originally set out to truly empathize with these women, this piece has undoubtedly become an exploration of my own self-perceptions as well.

About the Artist

Peter Bonde Becker Nelson received his B.A. with honors from St. Olaf College in 2004. His work has been shown at the The Minnesota Museum of American Art, The Soap Factory, The Northfield Arts Guild, Grinnell College, Knox College, and St. Olaf College. Peter's work explores people's perceptions of themselves and the context in which they live their everyday lives. To learn more, visit http://www.beckernelson.com/

About the Gallery

The Denler Art Gallery is located on the campus of Northwestern College in St. Paul, Minnesota and is dedicated to showing local, national and international artists of note.

The exhibit's opening reception will be held on Monday, November 19th from 6-8 PM at the gallery. The opening will be preceded by an artist lecture at 5:30 PM.

For more information, including gallery hours and directions, contact:

Denler Art Gallery
c/o Northwestern College
3003 Snelling Avenue N
Roseville, MN 55113

(651) 286-7560
http://art.nwc.edu/denler