Anderson & Low Aaron Jackson – USAFA Gymnast Photo Diptych
The diptych “Aaron Jackson – Gymnast – USAFA #1 & #2” by Anderson & Low offers a powerful look at dual identity. Created in 2005, these silver gelatin prints measure 45.50 x 37.00 cm each (50.05 x 40.50 cm sheet; 62.00 x 51.00 cm framed). The edition is signed, numbered (7/25), and part of their acclaimed series Athlete/Warrior.
In the first photo, Aaron Jackson sits shirtless on a pommel horse. His gaze is focused, and his body posture reflects calm strength. The second image shows him in full military uniform, holding a cap, with a firm expression. These two portraits contrast physical grace with duty. Together, they examine how athletes and soldiers perform strength—both physically and symbolically.
This Anderson & Low Aaron Jackson piece appeared in Athlete/Warrior (Merrell, 2005), including the book’s cover and pages 10–11. It also featured in major exhibitions at the U.S. Olympic Center, Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center, and Medici Gallery, London, among others. Each show reinforced the work’s impact on contemporary views of masculinity and discipline.
Anderson & Low
Anderson & Low are a photographic duo based in London. Since the 1990s, Jonathan Anderson and Edwin Low have created powerful portraits and conceptual series. Their work often explores themes like identity, transformation, and performance. They exhibit at top venues such as the National Portrait Gallery in London and the ICP in New York.
In Athlete/Warrior, they highlight how physical training—whether athletic or military—shapes the body and the self. The Aaron Jackson series illustrates this idea clearly. By showing the same man in two roles, they invite reflection on the boundaries between public image and personal identity.
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