Warhol was the ultimate voyeur, constantly observing people through the lens. He watched and listened, but did not participate. Behind the camera, Warhol was in control. Alison Jackson cameraconstantlycontrol Change image and share on social
Photography acts as a teaser, suggesting we can know something that we can never know. And the more we can't obtain it, the more we want it. Alison Jackson actobtainphotography Change image and share on social
If you see everything through the lens, you are constantly composing pictures. I think in pictures; I don't think in text. Alison Jackson composeconstantlylens Change image and share on social
I am fascinated by the Royal Family because they are shrouded in mystique, and the Queen, and to a certain extent William, represent fabulous blank canvases. I find the Prince of Wales less fascinating because he spills the beans and we know too much about him. Alison Jackson beanblankcanvas share on social
Art work is inconclusive. It opens your mind up. At least, that's what I hope it does. And advertising, using exactly the same photograph, closes things down. It makes it conclusive. It sells a product, and that is its primary function. Alison Jackson advertiseartclose share on social
I go up to people and ask if I can use them in my photos. Occasionally it is the person in question, as happened with James Hewitt. How embarrassing. He just laughed and said, 'You can't afford me.' Alison Jackson affordembarrasshappen Change image and share on social
Photography can be a deceitful, superficial medium that leads us into believing something even though we know it's not necessarily true. It lulls us into a false sense of complacency. Alison Jackson believecomplacencydeceitful Change image and share on social
Photography seduces us into thinking we can believe photographs, whereas we can't really believe that a picture can tell us any kind of truth at all. Alison Jackson kindphotographphotography Change image and share on social
I think privacy is important, and it's important you don't bore people with your own boring self. Alison Jackson bearboreimportant Change image and share on social
I'm a contemporary artist and I show in art galleries and museums. I show a number of photographs and films, but I also make television programs, books and some appetizing, all with the same concept. Alison Jackson appetizingartartist Change image and share on social
