George O. Jackson de Llano
George O. Jackson
color and light
I am exploring imagination through refracted color and light. With the sun as my source, I transform light and translucent forms into a range of abstract expressions and emotion.
My unique and inventive photography is informed by ancient and contemporary superstitious beliefs that I was exposed to, growing up on the border with northern Mexico as well as the dance masks that I encountered photographing its indigenous festivals. I'm also influenced by certain important 20th century artists that I’ve known and studied for five decades.
About George O. Jackson de llano
George O. Jackson de LLano (born October 2, 1941) is an American photographer best known for his 11-year documentation of the seasonal religious festivals of the indigenous peoples of Mexico. Born in Houston, Texas, but raised on the border, Jackson has deep ties to Mexico. His mother's family is Mexican, and he has spent much time in Mexico throughout his life. This immersion in Mexican culture significantly influenced his photography.
Beyond his documentary work, Jackson also explores abstract photography. He uses sunlight, soft-plastic water bottles, crystals, Easter egg dyes, and everyday objects to create imaginative and expressive works, particularly portraiture, which blends abstraction with elements of his ethnographic work.
