Jason Jackson
Inle Lake (2018) © Jason Jackson
Jason Jackson is a visual artist specializing in photography. Originally hailing from Riverhead, New York, he has resided in Harlem for over 20 years. Jackson is adept at illustrating current events through the lens of candid and spontaneous moments of everyday life. His street and travel photography reflects both an observational and documentarian style of environmental portraiture. Jackson’s visual narrative is often driven by his motivation to capture moments in time that reflect the sociopolitical climate and culture of the world. He has exhibited work at the Museum of the City of New York, Artrooms London, and the Brooklyn Academy of Music, among many others. Jackson is currently represented by LeonidesArtsNY and has work in private collections in the United States and Germany.
““That ebb and flow is what I look for and love when shooting on the streets. It could be a march for social justice, or a rush hour subway commute. The ebb and flow and interaction between people and within their environment is a beautiful thing to behold and capture. Whether it’s my street photography or studio work, I want there to be a sense of humanity and human connection. I want both depth and simplicity. I want things to be familiar, but I also want the visual narratives to get people to think outside of their personal experiences.” - Jason Jackson”
To learn more about Jason Jackson’s work and background, visit his website here.
In February of 2021, PCPP’s Leonian Intern, Ayesha Kazim, conducted a virtual interview with Jason Jackson to discuss the inspiration behind his work. The interview explores Jackson’s growing desire to document the ever-evolving neighborhood of Harlem, his travels to Myanmar, and his latest series, “The Erotiese Project,” which challenges viewers’ perceived notions of masculinity through intimate studio portraits.
To read the full interview click here.