100 Days is an annual project at New York City’s School of Visual Arts that was founded by Michael Bierut. Each year, the students of the school’s Master’s in Branding Program spend 100 days documenting their process with a chosen creative endeavor. This year, we’re showcasing each student in the program by providing a peek into ten days of their project. You can keep an eye on everyone’s work on our SVA 100 Days page.
As a brand strategist, Jackson Dunn strives to uncover the soul within complex works. Unintentionally, this pursuit has influenced his photography. His work focuses on people who are (1) indiscernible and (2) in what he calls moments of “In Betweeness”: caught between heart and mind, trying to reconcile the two. He views these individuals as his avatars in life.
‘Gray Areas’ is a photo series that delves into the minds of these individuals, or perhaps his own mind, exploring their inner monologues and the answers they seek—if any exist. It’s an exercise in forced exposure, learning to embrace the swirl and the nuances of gray.
“Where you are right now is neither here nor there, and yet it’s still a place. Why not get comfortable there?” – Unknown
Get lost in Dunn’s project on Instagram.