The surreal beauty of organized chaos
A photographer's intricate installations, inspired by nature, both deceive and delight

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Loren Talbot
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(Image credit: (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.)

(Image credit: (Thomas Jackson))

(Image credit: (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)

(Image credit: (Thomas Jackson))

(Image credit: (Thomas Jackson))

(Image credit: (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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Loren Talbot is the photo editor for The Week magazine. She has previously worked for Stuff, Maxim, Blender, and Us magazine, as well as for the Sweet Genius production company. She is a graduate of both Marlboro College and Pratt Institute. Her part-time job is adventurer.
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