New Release - Edge Of Solace

Jason Matias Proudly Presents: Edge Of Solace

Edge of Solace

This scene is as much painting as photograph. It is a scene I’ve longed for but never found and, finally, allowed my creativity to rend reality. Edge of Solace is an idea I’ve carried with me for a long time but I feel that it was Seattle and the Northwest that gave me the inspiration and the building blocks to bring it to life. All the elements in Edge of Solace were captured in Seattle and Mercer Island making it a true work of the Pacific Northwest and a statement about my time here. 

As I strive to visualize and create this idea of Comfortable Isolation I find myself drawn to water and what it represents: renewal, neutrality, energy. In psychology, the ego is referred to as a pool of energy. Too often, I visit my ego when it is roiling, dry, or as hard as ice. In my meditations, I imagine myself on the shore of my ego and I will it to be vast. The Edge of Solace is my reminder to self to visit here often, to meditate on my experiences, to check-in with my feelings, and to keep this place vibrant and full.

Edge of Solace is an edition of 50 available starting at 60" (1.5m). See more examples of the work and request a quote at www.jasonmatias.com/edge-of-solace

A long way from your local art festival

This is a long way from a state art festival 

I've been to an expo or two in the last six years of my career but enjoying an art show and showing your own work on the big stage were very different experiences. Instead of meeting artists and gallery representatives, I met people from all over the country and world who flew to New York City specifically to purchase art. I had fun conversations with collectors from Miami and challenging conversations with Architects from Bejing.

Not So Nude, Nudes

Over the course of four days, I saw hundreds of people take pictures with "Left Alone." It is a wonderful feeling of validation after spending so much time not believing I could do this sort of work. 

Left Alone

Also an aria, of sorts. Left Alone is my favorite saxophone solo. A 1978 piece by Archie Shepp. The model for both of these is the beautiful Angelina Aho. 

On exhibit here at the same 6'x4' size as Aria. Both pieces are editions of 15 and start at 36" in height. 

One "Left Alone" (the red and white) was collected at the show and another is on it's way to Maimi. Aria is being packed and shipped this weekend forits new home. 

Aria

The piece that named the collection as a whole. An ariais a piece of music written for a solo artist, think opera. That powerful performance is how I think of these photographs. 

Here was shown a 72x48 edition mounted to acrylic with a recessed frame. 

Upcoming events

Next up for the year is Art Expo Santa Fe, July 12-15th. I'll be showing the landscapes. It is still up in the air at the moment, more to come on that later. Later this year I will show both the landscapes and the nudes in San Diego and Miami in October and December. 

You're Invited to an Art Event at Sotheby's in Madison Park, Seattle

Luxury is an experience, not a price point.

I love that tag-line from Realogics Sotheby's in Seattle. It applies to art as much as it applies to the beautiful homes they find for their clients. On the 22nd we are kicking off a month-long art exhibit in the Park House on 4031 E Madison Street, Seattle. There will be great wine and eats. I will be showing several pieces including the new Avendasora, pictured below, and Nude 1. 

I will be available throughout the month-long exhibit to meet at the Park House and talk about the art. As always, feel free to schedule with me via email or phone 808.321.8643

Join us at The Park House, located at 4031 E Madison Street, on February 22nd from 4-8PM for an art pop-up featuring fine art by Jason Matias! We will be serving small bites and libations and will have a special opportunity to hear Jason speak about his art from 5:30-6PM. 

Eatings and Greetings - Turkey Day 2017

I have actually been practicing

being thankful. Admittedly, I'm bad at it. Bad at remembering to practice. Poor, even, at recognizing the gifts I have in plentitude. 

I am thankful for... A) that you have opened this email- you're part of a slim 20% that do. & B) That, for a change, I won't be eating spaghetti at home and watching a movie this year. Though, it's been a 'thing' long enough to be considered a tradition by now. 

While I won't be doing any sort of holiday sales this year I do have some things to look forward to for you. 

AVENDASORA - I am in love with this new piece and I will be releasing it in email and social media on the 1st of December. Some of you may have seen previews of her already. She has me in a trance and is certainly this year's masterpiece. 

DECEMBER 4TH, an inauspicious Monday, is about the cut off for ordering a piece for Christmas. After that, I'm not 100% positive that I will be able to get it to you by the big day, especially if you want it framed. 

Buying Art Is a Conversation

It's a conversation between you and the art; between you and your significant other; between you and me. Let's have that chat! Feel free to
A) email me- jason@jasonmatias.com
B) call or text me- 808-321-8643
C) let me take you out for a drink of a coffee
D) find me on Social Media Fb Instagram
       • btw, if I've disappeared from your insta channel it's because I went ahead and grew up and changed my handle from @fotofighter to @realjasonmatias Check out the grid from my insta feed below.

Some new bits on the website:

The Scarlet Tree. 
The red just makes my heart sing. You'll find it in the Landscapes Album on www.jasonmatias.com or by clicking here.

Brand new SQUARES. These are 12x12, open edition accent pieces that you can mix and arrange any way your heart desires. There are almost 60 of them now. They are organized by Landscape, Clouds, Water, Black and White, and Abstract. You can buy them directly from the SQUARES page. 

A Sun Story

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