Mel

[Mel @MelKeiser]

LThe Life and Deaths of the Mels opens tonight at the International Museum of Surgical Science in Chicago! Reception 6-8p.

In her work, multidisciplinary artist Mel Keiser claims that she has been several different “mels” since she was born. During her … https://t.co/zPGdhap7rT

[Mel @MelKeiser]

Every time I stay until close at the museum, I get nerd-thrill.

Pro or up if you’re coming to my opening of The Life and Deaths of The Mels at the International Museum of Surgical Science tomorrow, May 19 from 6-8p; don’t forget to look at the floor. Th… https://t.co/mcQun7tjRs

[Mel @MelKeiser]

Conceived by the Fourth/Fifth Mel, designed by the Sixth Mel, coordinated by the Seventh Mel, touched by the Eighth Mel.

When you’ve worked for over a decade to make something happen, so that a whole family of selves have helped it become a reality.

Co… https://t.co/MvFtQGQXEc

[Mel @MelKeiser]

Okay, how many of you are more knowledgeable than me? Ten points if you can guess what this tool is, which I just bought for the installation of The Life and Deaths of The Mels opening at the International Museum of Surgical Science opening May 19 from 6… https://t.co/zDHCp4x1LC

[Mel @MelKeiser]

Twelve years ago I reached out to a stone carver about making a gravestone for who I used to be. In four days, I’ll get to see the finished product. As will you if you come see The Life and Deaths of The Mels at the International Museum of Surgical Scien… https://t.co/9uMk1Izy7w

[Mel @MelKeiser]

Shoutout to my girl Evie for the arm muscles to paint these walls! 😄💪

The Life and Deaths of The Mels coming to the International Museum of Surgical Science from May 19 to July 9. See you at the opening on the 19th from 6-8!

More info through link … https://t.co/FrjUR6AaxN

[Mel @MelKeiser]

In six days, folks!

The Life and Deaths of The Mels (Here Lie the Bones) at the International Museum of Surgical Science in Chicago. Opening May 19 from 6-9p. More info through link in bio.

@johnpreus @adampaulheller.studio @diegoongaro @dannyvecchion… https://t.co/tuIDonooDB

[Mel @MelKeiser]

I’m literally installing work next to a gallery with Napoleon’s death mask…🤩

This is one way we remember and honor past people. But how do we remember and honor last versions of ourself? Then me-then versus the me-now?

Come see The Life and Deaths … https://t.co/6ys41OMDo4

[Mel @MelKeiser]

First time my surrogate bones are going to be in a building with real bones.

Come see my bones at the International Museum of Surgical Science in Chicago from May 19 through July 9, in the Life and Deaths of The Mels. Link in bio for more info. Opening … https://t.co/9dcMtQtyV0

[Mel @MelKeiser]

Yup. It's coming. On May 19, my work will be up in Chicago's International Museum of Surgical Science! Coming soon to a medical science museum near you, "The Life and Death of The Mels (Here Lie the Bones)."

About IMSS:
The International Museum of Surgi… https://t.co/7im7SkZ2WZ

[Mel @MelKeiser]

I'm giving a performance lecture as part of the University of Bath Centre for Death and Society Annual Conference! Grab a ticket to hear me talk about how studying death for an artistic project inadvertently prepared me to handle death and grief in real … https://t.co/2FRN9PL9rs

[Mel @MelKeiser]

I write with unfortunate news—we've had to reschedule this week's events with Sophia Campbell-Shaw due to a family emergency. Check back here in a week or so for the rescheduled date, or sign up for notifications at https://t.co/mldpI3OcGl.

@wovenfarewe… https://t.co/8WHpaS5kTM

[Mel @MelKeiser]

I write with unfortunate news—we've had to reschedule this week's events with Sophia Campbell-Shaw due to a family emergency. Check back here in a week or so for the rescheduled date, or sign up for notifications at https://t.co/mldpI3OcGl.

@wovenfarewe… https://t.co/Ja4oGuxVQw

[Mel @MelKeiser]

I write with unfortunate news—we've had to reschedule this week's events with Sophia Campbell-Shaw due to a family emergency. Check back here in a week or so for the rescheduled date, or sign up for notifications at https://t.co/mldpI3OcGl.

@wovenfarewe… https://t.co/rJxUI7v4Y1

[Mel @MelKeiser]

Just sayin.

April 22 “A Practicum for Processing” with Mel Keiser & Corey Smith

Presented@by Northwestern University’s Death Studies Research Group

On the morning of April 22, we will take the completed casket we wove with Sophia Campbell-Smith and we… https://t.co/sLGPcXK6eJ

[Mel @MelKeiser]

Willow is soaking!!!

Want to help us weave this into a casket? Or hear about what it’s like to be a coffin maker for a living? Or carry the finished willow casket 12 miles in a procession? You can do all of this as part of our week with Sophia Campbell-… https://t.co/TAn88zilxy

[Mel @MelKeiser]

It’s okay, it’s okay, it’s okay.

A beautiful epitaph on this lakeside memorial bench.

April 22 "A Practicum for Processing" with Mel Keiser & Corey Smith

Presented@by Northwestern University’s Death Studies Research Group

On the morning of April 22, … https://t.co/t2a19LBRcL

[Mel @MelKeiser]

Fake flowers, real flowers. Butts, trash.

Views along the procession route.

April 22 "A Practicum for Processing" with Mel Keiser & Corey Smith

Presented@by Northwestern University’s Death Studies Research Group

On the morning of April 22, we will ta… https://t.co/4d4bhzoeMG

[Mel @MelKeiser]

Lunch spot for the procession. Yes, register and we’ll feed you 😉

April 22 "A Practicum for Processing" with Mel Keiser & Corey Smith

Presented@by Northwestern University’s Death Studies Research Group

On the morning of April 22, we will take the … https://t.co/G4dSuHtp9e

[Mel @MelKeiser]

Check out this beautiful willow before it goes into the soaking tub to be made into a casket by Sophia Campbell-Shaw! Did you know willow was so many beautiful colors? I didn’t, but Howard Peller of Living Willow Farm sure did. Thanks for the lovely, wil… https://t.co/3AtkoEbHFc