Splatter Paintings by Jackson Pollock

(American, 1912–1956)

When compared to other splatter paintings,
Jackson Pollock's strokes were found to be of stronger mathematical proportions.

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It is these proportions that make his paintings very pleasing to the human eye;
as all perceived beauty simply comes down to the numbers!

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Jackson Pollock; pictured here in his workshop, drizzling some black..
The woman is Pollock's wife, artist, Lee Krasner

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His original works were centered around mythical or primeval themes.
It was in the late 1940s and early 1950s, that he pioneered the radical abstractions for which he is best known;
pouring and dripping paint onto canvas or paper.

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*Titled: Move It*
Made with heavier strokes, the strings of paint pile on top of one another.

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*Titled: crepe de chine*

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*Titled: rabbit hole*

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No fancy equipment.
Just some paint, a brush
...and of course, a pack of cigarettes!

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To me the most interesting thing would be to understand what he saw;
why he made his strokes the way he did.

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Jackson Pollock

He was an American painter and a major figure in the abstract expressionist movement.

He was considered to be reclusive and volatile.
Unfortunately, he battled alcoholism and died in a car crash at age 44.

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