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Thomas Jackson — Sacos no. 1, Maras, Peru
Thomas Jackson

Sacos no. 1, Maras, Peru

This striking photograph captures three large colorful woven sacks suspended in a vibrant yellow flower field with snow-capped mountains in the background. The sacks, rendered in bold primary colors with horizontal stripes, appear to float impossibly in the landscape, creating a surreal contrast between the everyday objects and the dramatic natural scenery. The installation demonstrates Jackson's signature technique of suspending thousands of identical objects using invisible fishing line to create whimsical, unexpected compositions. The composition plays with scale and perspective, transforming humble utilitarian items into monumental artistic gestures within the expansive Peruvian countryside.

Medium
Archival Pigment Print
Dimensions

Notes

Source: The Schoolhouse Gallery. Spring 2026 inventory. Inventory #: 19177

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Thomas Jackson, Sacos no. 1, Maras, Peru

This striking photograph captures three large colorful woven sacks suspended in a vibrant yellow flower field with snow-capped mountains in the background. The sacks, rendered in bold primary colors with horizontal stripes, appear to float impossibly in the landscape, creating a surreal contrast between the everyday objects and the dramatic natural scenery. The installation demonstrates Jackson's signature technique of suspending thousands of identical objects using invisible fishing line to create whimsical, unexpected compositions. The composition plays with scale and perspective, transforming humble utilitarian items into monumental artistic gestures within the expansive Peruvian countryside.

Medium
Archival Pigment Print
Dimensions
50.8 x 68.58 cm
Seen at
The Schoolhouse Gallery

Related themes

Surrealism, Landscape Photography, Outdoor Art, Scale and Perspective, Suspended Objects, Environmental installation, Peru, Conceptual Art, Artistic Intervention, Land Art, Contemporary Photography, Visual Contrast, Mountain Scenery, Color Field, Textile, Installation Art, Everyday Objects, Nature, Agricultural Field, Vibrant Colors

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