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Jason Nelson is a Lecturer (Teaching and Scholarship) in the Design and Making department at the Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design (DJCAD), University of Dundee. His practice focuses on participatory art, emphasizing community engagement through co-created projects that explore cultural identity, collective ownership, and environmental stewardship. His work often manifests as public sculptures, interactive installations, and collaborative community initiatives.
- Affiliations: DJCAD, University of Dundee
- Research Interests: Participatory art methodologies, public engagement through art, sustainable design practices, and community-driven creative projects
Recent research includes the 2023 Bellfield Tile Project (exploring collective cultural expression), 2019's Energise installation (hydropower-inspired public art), and 2017's Listener No. 2 audio project (documenting community narratives). He has secured grants such as the 2024 Dundonian ‘Acts of Creation’ project addressing maternal experiences through art.
- Grants/Activities: The Future is Multi-Modal workshop series (2022-2023), Discovery Days 2019 public engagement event
Nelson collaborates with institutions like Gracefield Art Centre and Look Again Visual Art Festival, contributing to exhibitions and educational initiatives focused on art's role in fostering social cohesion and environmental awareness.
