Although they both attended Kendall College of Art and Design, Jackson and Gillian’s paths didn’t cross until July 14, 2019. That evening, Jackson was showcasing his paintings in a graduate student exhibition at the Urban Institute of Contemporary Art in Grand Rapids, MI. Gillian, who was working at KCAD photographing student work and exhibitions, had been hired to document the event. Their conversation began with art, which led to an exchange of business cards. Several weeks later, they reconnected to discuss photographing more of Jackson’s paintings—and the rest is history.