Suspended in Time 2019

Jason Limon’s painting presents a tableau of skeletons suspended in time and space. Imagine the artist in their studio, layering the deep green background, building up texture, and adding the curious details that give the painting its strange atmosphere. The figures are meticulously rendered, their bony structures casting shadows on the diamond shape they carry. I wonder, what was Limon thinking when he painted those tiny, perfect skulls? The diamond itself feels like a heavy burden, ornately decorated, maybe representing a kind of weighty cultural baggage. The numbers floating around the figures remind me of the tradition of *vanitas* painting and still life, calling up ideas of mortality and the passage of time. But Limon’s approach feels very contemporary, too. The painting reminds me of Mark Lombardi’s conspiracy diagrams—the connections between things that might not be immediately obvious. All artists are in an ongoing conversation, exchanging ideas across time, and inspiring one another’s creativity. Ultimately, this piece leaves room for multiple interpretations and ongoing engagement with the unknown.