Andrew Jackson
From Whence We Came
Andrew Jackson From Whence We Came
Andrew Jackson From Whence We Came
Andrew Jackson’s project presents an intimate portrayal of the intricate paths of our lives across multiple, transnational and intergenerational contexts. These thoughtful, tender photographs of loved ones, of the places where they lived, the homes they made, of that which they left behind, give us pause. Photography cannot provide but fragmentary glimpses into the past, yet here, the work invites visitors to consider points of connection within our vastly divided yet deeply interconnected world: what lies between then and now, there and here, wherever and whenever we might find ourselves in this movement. In the artist’s own words:
‘This body of work is the third chapter in a trilogy exploring the intergenerational psychological effects of migration experienced by those who travelled between Jamaica and the UK, and their descendants. The question of identity is intrinsically linked to notions of belonging, and in this light, having a fixed, clear perception of ‘home’ is fundamental to one’s mental health and well-being. But what about members of diasporic communities caught between two homes and who search for a sense of belonging and connection to both? My parents lived most of their lives outside of Jamaica, in England. After leaving in their youth, they would never return. Never walk the streets that still shaped their memories of home. They would never see family members again. Yet, they would always be Jamaican even when the country they claimed belonging to no longer existed. This ongoing project seeks to explore not only how the past shapes our identities in the present but also what awaits us all at the end of our migrant journey through life’.