Linda Jackson in her calisthenics costume, 1967
Animated digitised image, photo by Edith Jackson, Parkdale, Victoria
Linda Jackson archive
Jackson was introduced to the performative power of dress through dance costumes.
I loved calisthenics and won the Most Graceful Girl trophy wearing a dress I made ... I loved the costumes, dancing and the performing aspect, and I ad-libbed my routine as well. I think it taught me that if I just be myself and do my own thing, I'll be fine.
— Linda Jackson
MAAS interview, 2005