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Thomas Jackson — silk no 7 v1
Thomas Jackson

silk no 7 v1

This photograph captures an ethereal composition of flowing silk fabrics suspended in mid air above a sandy beach at sunset, with gentle ocean waves visible in the background. The silks in soft pastels, pinks, yellows, and whites billow and drift as if caught in an invisible wind, creating a dreamlike quality against the serene seascape. Thomas Jackson has staged this outdoor installation by suspending thousands of silk pieces using invisible fishing line, then photographing the carefully orchestrated scene. The technique creates an otherworldly effect where delicate textiles appear to float and swarm across the natural landscape. The work exemplifies Jackson's signature approach of transforming everyday materials into suspended, choreographed artistic moments within nature.

Medium
Archival Pigment Print
Dimensions

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Source: The Schoolhouse Gallery. Spring 2026 inventory. Inventory #: 18269

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Thomas Jackson, silk no 7 v1

This photograph captures an ethereal composition of flowing silk fabrics suspended in mid air above a sandy beach at sunset, with gentle ocean waves visible in the background. The silks in soft pastels, pinks, yellows, and whites billow and drift as if caught in an invisible wind, creating a dreamlike quality against the serene seascape. Thomas Jackson has staged this outdoor installation by suspending thousands of silk pieces using invisible fishing line, then photographing the carefully orchestrated scene. The technique creates an otherworldly effect where delicate textiles appear to float and swarm across the natural landscape. The work exemplifies Jackson's signature approach of transforming everyday materials into suspended, choreographed artistic moments within nature.

Medium
Archival Pigment Print
Dimensions
76.2 x 101.6 cm
Seen at
The Schoolhouse Gallery

Related themes

Swarm Pattern, Dreamlike Quality, Color Photography, Silk Fabric, Nature Installation, Outdoor Installation, Conceptual Art, Ethereal, Land Art, Golden Hour, Contemporary Photography, Pastel Colors, American Artist, Suspension, Installation Art, Archival Pigment Print, Beach landscape, Soft Light, Floating Objects, Ephemeral, Kinetic Beauty

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Collected by

The Schoolhouse Gallery, Jonathan Murray, Alex Capecelatro, Derek Jones, Aristotle Coonja