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Jay’e Jones, a tattoo artist based in Joshua Tree and former roommate of the late Tera Wray Static, has issued a public statement concerning Matt Zane’s controversial and unauthorized documentary project, as per blabbermouth.net. The statement was initially shared publicly by Zane through his official Facebook page, but was later articulated by Jones to address the situation.
Jones states that her communication was an effort to respect the clearly expressed wishes of both Wayne Static and Tera Wray Static. She recounts spending considerable time with the couple during their final years and being present during numerous discussions about their desire to produce a documentary depicting their lives together.
She clarifies that Matt Zane was not an arbitrary or incidental choice for this project. Jones notes that after Wayne Static’s death, Tera Wray Static became increasingly committed to the documentary endeavor. She preserved music, personal recordings, and other meaningful materials with the intention that they would be utilized in the film.
Furthermore, Jones explains that when Tera Wray later moved in with her, she made sure Zane was fully aware of the location of these materials and understood who was authorized to narrate their story.
Following the death of Tera Wray Static, Jones reports that Wayne Static’s parents contacted her to request all materials associated with Wayne, including musical works and personal belongings. She promptly fulfilled this request by delivering all items in a single container and provided information about Wayne and Tera’s initial plan to incorporate portions of that material into a documentary project with Matt Zane.
Years later, Jones consented to participate in what she believed to be the original documentary project, under the impression that she was honoring Wayne and Tera’s intentions. She describes her subsequent realization that Matt Zane was no longer involved and that the narrative was being altered without regard for the original purpose as profoundly disturbing.
Jones underscores that Zane’s current documentary is the only project that genuinely reflects Wayne and Tera’s original aim to portray their story authentically, encompassing both their happiness and hardships. She emphasizes that this perspective is offered by someone who knew and loved them as a friend, rather than exploiting their lives as a narrative opportunity.
Her statement emerges amidst ongoing objections from the Wayne Static estate concerning Zane’s unauthorized documentary. Despite these objections, Zane remains resolute in his stance.
Jay’e Jones, the roommate of Wayne Static‘s late widow Tera Wray Static, has released a statement regarding Matt Zane’s Documentary
Jay’e Jones, the Joshua Tree, California-based tattoo artist who was roommates with Tera Wray Static, the widow of STATIC-X frontman and founder Wayne Static, at the time of Tera’s death, has released a statement regarding Matt Zanes unauthorized documentary.
“I am only sharing the following because I feel a responsibility to honor the wishes of my friends Wayne Static and Tera Wray Static.
During the last years of Wayne and Tera’s lives, I spent a great deal of time with them. In numerous conversations, they expressed how excited they were about creating a documentary about their lives together, with their close friend Matt Zane. They trusted him, and they believed in his vision. They chose HIM. This wasn’t a casual or fleeting idea, it was something they discussed repeatedly and with great enthusiasm.
After Wayne passed, Tera became even more dedicated to the project. She saved music, personal recordings, things deeply meaningful to both of them…with the intention that the material would be used in the documentary Matt would create. When she moved in with me, she made sure I knew exactly where those materials were and who was supposed to tell their story. I thought it was odd that she was so adamant in my knowing of those details, but in retrospect I suppose she knew there was a good chance that her depression could possibly overtake her…and I should know in case anything ever happened to her? I’ll never know. I did however, take that responsibility VERY seriously, especially after her suicide, which was insanely alarming and traumatic for me.
After Tera passed away, Wayne’s incredibly sweet parents contacted me, and asked that I give them everything Tera had saved that was Wayne’s property regarding his music. I immediately obliged. I gave them everything, in one box. Music, some personal belongings, etc. I also passed on the information that both Wayne and Tera had intentions to use some of that material (Wayne’s newer solo recordings, etc.) for a documentary they were planning with Matt. After that, it was completely out of my hands.
Years later, when I was asked to participate in the original documentary, I agreed, because I believed I was honoring Wayne and Tera’s wishes. That is why it was shocking for me to learn that Matt was no longer involved with that original project, and that their story was being reshaped without him (and their specific wishes.) I understand that people have strong opinions about Wayne, Tera, and their past. But I want to be absolutely clear about one thing: Wayne and Tera wanted Matt Zane to tell *their* story.
Matt’s new documentary is the only project that reflects their original intention- to share their story honestly, with all its joy and its struggles, told by someone who loved them as a friend, not as a narrative opportunity. I ask only that people remain open-minded to that truth.
This isn’t about choosing sides. It’s about respecting Wayne and Tera’s wishes.”
The statement comes amid strenuous objections from the Wayne Static estate regarding Zane’s unauthorized documentary. Despite the opposition, Matt Zane has remained resolute, stating, “This will not stop me.”
Further updates regarding the documentary are expected in the coming months.
