Jason's work is a perfect blend of art and nature, he carves gigantic sculptures that act as artificial reefs underwater, shifting the pressure from natural reefs.
His installation "The Silent Evolution" consists of 400 permanent life-sized human sculptures located in transparent waters of Mexican Caribbean which encourages colonization of marine life. "Providing an artificial reef big enough to offer a significant alternative to the natural reefs means that these existing reefs have a chance to regenerate and develop." shares Jason.
Most of his installations consist of human sculptures, there three major reasons why he prefers human as a subject matter for his artificial reefs: first, sculptures tend to loose their shape underwater making them hard to recognize, it takes a lot to make a human shape unrecognizable. Secondly, through human sculptures he portrays that human intervention and interaction with nature doesn't always has to be negative, these sculptures are an "icon of how we can live in a symbiotic relationship with nature"; thirdly, through human figures he wishes to connect to a wider audience.
It takes a lot of research and effort before actually installing these sculptures underwater, he works with marine biologists and artificial reef companies, and makes sure the the material used is the one that attracts corals. The timing for these installations has to be right with perfect placement in terms of depth and location so as to attract maximum types of species.
Here's what Jason has to say about his work:
"By creating an artificial reef of sculptures, the ultimate aim of the project is to form a platform to promote the regeneration of marine life and to use sculpture as a means if conveying hope and environmental awareness.
You can use sculpture as a way to convey hope, inspiring people to consider their interactions with the natural world and build a sustainable future."
Here are some examples of his awe-inspiring work:
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