The alluring gaze of a woman visible in this work which beckons you closer, creating a sense of intimacy, while the process of examining the piece is one of searching opportunism. Upon closer glance each sphere holds a standalone image, contributing to an intricately-woven story specific to Jantzen and each viewer. Through his art Jantzen explores the notion of privacy in a modern and increasingly interconnected age, in which man seeks to know all and seek all. Through its unique form the work is shared, creating inviting the viewer to engage with it, and projecting one into far-flung expanses of time to plumb the depths of your imagination.
He provides a look into multiple realities and worlds in his newest work, showing viewers that “the closer you look, the less you see.”
