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Luminous Hovering Objects

The Thomas Jackson Emergent Behaviour Series is Seriously Alluring

— July 19, 2012 — Tech
Thomas Jackson is known for his eclectic photography series that captures everyday objects hovering in the air. He is continuing with this series titled ‘Emergent Behavior,’ and has come out with more captivating photographs. This series is a magical combination of mostly man-made items and some nature.

Jackson uses colorful objects against dark backgrounds. His newest photographs feature glow sticks, cheese balls, post-its, plates and leaves. The neon glow sticks light up a luminous sky and sea background. The cheese ball photo swarms around a tree, resembling a fungus that might be found there. His post-its photo brightens up a shadowy forest. The plate photo is very playful and child-like.

Different from some of the other works is his leaves photo, where he instead uses an object found in nature against man-made, concrete buildings.

On Jackson’s site he says, “By constructing the pieces from unexpected materials and placing them in environments where they to least belong, I aim to tweak the margins of our visual vocabulary, and to invite fresh interpretations of everyday things.”

His works are very alluring and definitely worth checking out.
Trend Themes
1. Hovering Objects - The emergence of hovering objects in artwork opens up opportunities for new forms of interactive installations and virtual reality experiences.
2. Emergent Behavior - The use of everyday objects in photography that capture emergent behavior sparks potential for innovative marketing campaigns and product design.
3. Visual Vocabulary - Exploring fresh interpretations of everyday things through unconventional materials and environments presents avenues for creative branding and advertising strategies.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Photography - The art and photography industry can leverage the trend of hovering objects to create unique and captivating visual experiences for audiences.
2. Marketing and Advertising - The marketing and advertising industry can embrace the concept of emergent behavior in using everyday objects to convey brand messages in a creative and attention-grabbing manner.
3. Product Design and Branding - Product designers and branding professionals can explore the visual vocabulary trend to enhance the appeal and storytelling of their products, creating a strong brand identity.
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