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The surreal beauty of organized chaos

A photographer's intricate installations, inspired by nature, both deceive and delight

by Loren Talbot
June 8, 2016

Cups no. 2, Saratoga, Wyoming, 2013

(Thomas Jackson)Inspired by the creatures and critters that gather and swarm en masse, Jackson creates intricate, hovering installations in breathtaking settings, from California to New York.

Cheese Balls, Nananoch, New York, 2012

(Thomas Jackson)

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Tutus no. 1, Montara, California, 2015

(Thomas Jackson)Jackson's images may appear Photoshopped, but they are as real as the sandy, rocky, and lush landscapes they are built upon. Though the artist won't divulge his process, he sa

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Straws no. 3, San Francisco, California, 2015

(Thomas Jackson)

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Hula Hoops no. 1, Lee Vining, California, 2015

(Thomas Jackson)

Cups no. 3, Novato, California, 2014

(Thomas Jackson)**Thomas Jackson's Emergent Behavior will be on view this November at the Miller Yezerski Gallery in Boston. To see more of his work, check out his website and Instagram.**

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