Jackson Pollock, American painter (1812-1956) is primarily known for his drip paintings. The result of his technique were dark, colorful, heavily splattered, and seemingly absurd paintings which were firmly ground in the modernist approach. Modernism focuses on experimentation and reshaping the present environment. To be modern in this way is to celebrate the human necessity to create. Today, one can find millions of images of pieces created by artists who have experimented with the drip technique. After all, immitation is the sincerest form of flattery. And yet, each individual has a certain take and personal style that may or may not be akin to Pollock's.
In my new painting,
Symphony, I took a page from Jackson Pollock and experimented with drips, splatters, and physically moving the canvas around to bring forth certain patterns. The overall effect is, I believe, what made (and continues to make) Pollock's work so fascinating. It is not the immediate impression that is most striking, but the discoveries made when each layer is dissected and each drip and splatter opens up a new dimension.
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| Symphony 18x24 $950 |
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