Say Something 2020

Curator: Jason Limon created this captivating mixed-media piece, "Say Something," in 2020. It really draws you in, doesn't it? Editor: Immediately, I'm struck by its peculiar charm, and also the way that the shapes fit together almost mechanically, yet with a delicate finish. The composition feels balanced but unsettling. What's your take on this elaborate structure? Curator: Limon masterfully combines figuration and surrealism with touches of realism. Look at the materials—the smooth textures playing off the implied wood graining. The process by which it came together speaks volumes about the artist’s meticulous crafting of visual metaphors. It almost feels like street art adapted for the gallery. Editor: Absolutely, I agree about the construction of those metaphors. The skull form enclosing the inner workings of... a Ferris wheel of miniature skulls. The interplay of line and shadow accentuates this skeletal tableau, reinforcing the 'memento mori' theme. Its visual structure communicates this directly. Curator: And it brings up interesting questions. What process allowed Limon to synthesize those seemingly disparate influences? Considering its fabrication, it is clear that he challenged conventional expectations, utilizing an assortment of supplies, I think this reflects on labor. Editor: It absolutely does, but even just limiting our discussion to formal elements, we can really notice some key details. Take the palette; Limon restricts it which helps in its cohesiveness. This considered and precise composition contributes immensely to its message. Curator: The tape spilling out of the skull’s mouth is fascinating, especially as it displays “Say Something”. Is it the artist wanting to say something through their own materiality and labour? Are we as viewers encouraged to “Say Something” to justify their time? Editor: Perhaps; it also highlights the core paradox embedded within our interpretation. Whether you center its importance in social practice and labor, or consider its fundamental qualities with careful scrutiny, one begins to see its underlying thematic structure on life, death, and, above all else, communication. Curator: Indeed! A powerful convergence of concept and execution, inviting endless introspection on our time invested. Editor: Absolutely, this combination of materials and imagery really resonates long after the first viewing.