Inspired by natural phenomena like swarming locusts and flocking birds, the eye-catching images in Thomas Jackson’s ongoing series Emergent Behavior appear to be the result of magical, gravity-defying forces. In reality, the brightly-colored plastic cups and cheese balls that make up his “hovering sculptures” are all part of the Brooklyn-based artist’s extremely crafty plan to change the way the viewer experiences their surroundings.
“These images attempt to tap into the fear and fascination that those
phenomena tend to evoke, while creating an uneasy interplay between the
natural and the manufactured and the real and the imaginary,” Jackson
explains. “At the same time, each image is an experiment in
juxtaposition. By constructing the pieces from unexpected materials and
placing them in environment where they seem least to belong, I aim to
tweak the margins of our visual vocabulary, and to invite fresh
interpretations of everyday things.”
If you’re in the New York area you can stop by Central Booking in DUMBO to see his photos and books up close and personal. Also be sure to watch his video walkthrough of the book, it’s pretty dang nice looking.
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