Magnolia Gallery

Archive Series #4:           JASON WOELFEL

                                    “Quiet Wanderings”

Jason is an amazing guy with a wonderful eye.  He doesn’t show in public too often, but if you get a chance to catch a show don’t miss out!

The images that make up “Quiet Wanderings” were not drawn from an attempt at perfect shots of grand vistas and sweeping landscapes.  Rather, says Jason, “My camera is like a journal, but with a different dimension… I like to photograph what has moved me, however insignificant.  I do not have any expectations.  I am there as a guest, preoccupied with the quest, the observation…  Too soon, inevitably, I will be back in the city at my desk away from nature’s solace.  When recollecting my encounters I am often drawn to these simple images as they invoke the strongest emotions tied to my experience.”

Jason began photographing the outdoors when he was a Boy Scout in Austin at the age of 14. He borrowed his mother’s 110 on trips to New Mexico and across Texas. These experiences were as much spiritual as they were physically enduring and character forming.   In 1994 Jason moved to Dallas to pursue a career in graphic design. His proximity to north Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana and New Mexico opened a new chapter in his portfolio. A thriving professional career fueled exploration further from home; Colorado, Montana, Canada, and New England.  Today, he continues his graphic design career with a satisfying blend of work including print, web site design, and photography. He continues to travel to new destinations as time permits, capturing his vision of an endlessly interesting world full of beauty. He is looking forward to his next adventure in China.