We turn ourselves into solitary objects hurtling through a space widened by the perception of our isolation. All the time thinking ourselves dull and cold and unseen while the universe observes us in awe of the spectacle we continue to be.
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A Little Bit About My Upcoming TEDx Talk
I Have A Freakin’ TED Talk in 14 Days!
I’m wildly excited about this opportunity to share one of my stories with, literally, the entire world!
Officially, the TEDxTacoma event is themed around “Transitions.”
Beautiful Things That Are Gone
My talk is all about what it means to cherish a memory and what I mean when I identify my voice in terms of “comfortable isolation”
I’ll be talking about four images in particular.
All of which are gone from this world.
If you’re in the area, you can see the event live on Joint Base Lewis-McChord on Friday November 16th.
If you can’t make, no worries! The talk will go live on TED.com a few weeks after the event.
Cross your fingers for me!
-Jason
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