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Interview with an Underwater Artist- Jason Taylor |
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- Which of your scultures is your favorite, and why? Which of your pieces has the most sentimental value to you?
My favourite is the Lost Correspondent which was actually one of the simplest to construct. It reminds me of my grandfather who was a very keen letter writer. I was very close to him and really miss receiving his hand written musings of life.
- Personaly I love Grace Reef, Humans, people lying down, sleeping in perfect peace and silence. Quite powerfull, but with an auora of sadness... am I right? Can you explain to me how the creation of Grace Reef took place?
Grace reef was the first project I started. It actually caused me some great logistical nightmares, as I did the casting in London and then transported the mould back to Grenada as baggage allowance. When I cast it in cement, it weighed over a quarter of a ton and become impossible to move. I had a mind a piece that would essentially form the basis for a reef stretched over the sea bed. Hoping that layers of would make it feel like a relic from another era. I find that the sea quite often casts a slightly sad and serene shadow over the pieces. Maybe because it feels historical. I get a similar feeling looking though old black and white photographs. Jason, thanks a lot and my very best regards. We love your work and congratulations on such an amazing talent. We thank Jason for his permission in the use of this article on the website, thanks and here is the link to his online presence http://www.underwatersculpture.com .
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