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if the enemy is your brother
then the battle is within

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THE ARTIST

David Jackson-Harlin, of mixed Comanche, American and English heritage, followed his English stepfather into the Royal Hussars, a historic cavalry regiment.Born on October 25, the anniversary of the Charge of the Light Brigade,
Jackson-Harlin's connection to the Hussars was deeply ingrained from an early age.His childhood experiences with the
11th Hussars, later part of the
Royal Hussars,
further solidified his bond with this
storied military unit

THE PINK
PANTHER

The Royal Hussars were celebrated through their newsletter, Royal Hussars Pink Panther, which highlighted the regiment’s unique identity and traditions, further strengthening Jackson-Harlin’s connection to this distinguished cavalry unit.The playful and imaginative spirit of the Pink Panther also inspired
Jackson-Harlin’s artistic endeavors, particularly his
PANDACATS project.Through a blend of music, poetry, and mask characters,
Jackson-Harlin delves into themes of fractured identity and transformation, exploring the notion that humanity’s true battle lies within.

PandaCats

Jackson-Harlins experience of duality, tradition and turmoil inspired his PandaCats project, a creative process transforming military adversity into art.

Fractured Identity

The PandaCats—whimsical yet deeply symbolic characters—serve as an “internal cast of characters,” exploring and dissecting the contradictions of his upbringing in the armed forces:
camaraderie and conflict,
discipline and disillusionment including trauma experienced as a child growing up with the
11th Hussars.Through PandaCats, Jackson Harlin explores fractured identity, weaving raw emotion into narratives about resilience, selfhood, and the human condition.

Artistic Freedom

Jackson Harlin’s work fuses military rigor with artistic freedom, where the Pink Panther’s playful legacy collides with the weight
of lived experience.

Paradox

PandaCats—both tribute to his Hussar heritage and subversion of it—embody this paradox, channeling struggle into creative expression and chaos into purpose.This alchemical journey navigates death and rebirth, confronting inner shadows through an “internal valley of death.” The PandaCats symbolize courage to confront adversity, reclaiming wounds in darkness and rebirthing them into light—a resilience forged in his military-artistic duality.

Battling God

The PandaCats project centers on the concept of self-realization, emphasizing the internal struggle as humanity's ultimate challenge.It portrays this battle as a conflict between the self and God, projected outward onto the world. The project envisions this struggle as a puzzle piece in the broader effort to restore one’s own fractured identity.

Absurdity of Life

This creative alchemy uses music, masks, and performance art to dissect themes like love, loss, death and identity, blending humor and absurdity to confront
life’s complexities.The project embodies disintegration as a catalyst for rebirth.

Healing the Shadow

Jackson-Harlin’s work invites audiences to embrace brokenness and heal their shadow by summoning the courage to explore their own internal valley—a sacred space where the most authentic parts of our identity are often abandoned to conform to
societal expectations.This journey becomes an act of profound self-reclamation, transforming pain into wholeness and rediscovering the essence of who we truly are.

ALL MASK ARE ‘ONE’
‘David Jackson-Harlin’

⚡️My military service, while free from active conflicts, was a crucible that forged my character and shaped
my worldview.Throughout my life’s journey, I’ve engaged in an internal struggle, grappling with my own demons and challenging my own deeply held perceptions.This ongoing process has involved confronting my innermost fears and continuously reevaluating how i view myself and the world around me.My personal struggle has been transformative, teaching me invaluable lessons in resilience and perseverance.It has been a journey of self-discovery, shedding outdated beliefs and embracing
personal growth.⚡️ Through this process, I've come to firmly believe that humanity flourishes through compassion, peace, love, and mutual understanding.My PandaCats
project is a manifestation of this
inner journey.It represents my deep dive into the recesses of my psyche, a process of decluttering emotional baggage and rediscovering self-love.Today, i dedicate myself to championing life-affirming values.I believe these principles are not just personal mantras, but essential building blocks for creating a more harmonious world.My mission now is to share these insights, hoping to inspire others on their own paths of self-discovery and contribute to a more empathetic society: where all MASKS are ONE.

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