Art Expo New York seen from above. Jason Matias, an artist from Seattle, shown with Arte Collective in the center of the exhibition.

A long way from your local art festival

May 4, 2018

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.

Artist Jason Matias, Seattle, with 6' art-nude titled "Left Alone"

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.

Jason Matias, artist, with Aria, the first nude in the collection.

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.

Several artworks by Jason Matias in a gallery in Seattle

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.

Seattle Fine Artist, Jason Matias, showing Left Alone at Art Expo in New York City

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.

Hanging a six foot Ice Cave

March 20, 2018

We have to move artwork around to fit new arrivals. The walls in my loft are always in flux but rarely bare.

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

February 14, 2018

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.