Out of the three Artists, I found Jackson Pollock the most interesting.
His paintings were just a mere expression of his insecurities, depressions and
anger. He was often the subject of abuse and sarcastic criticism. For example, in
1956 Time magazine called him `Jack
the Dripper. His paintings were influenced by Mexican muralist painters with characteristics
of surrealism. Like surrealism his style and manner of painting was
described as a direct expression or revelation of the unconscious moods of the
artist. (Ibiblio.org) He didn't use the traditional paint used by other
artist, instead he used expensive household paint. He didn't use paint
brushes, instead he used dripping and splashes from the paint can. He used
knives and sticks, broken glass or other objects to alter his paintings.
On the floor I am more at ease, I feel nearer, more a part of the painting, since this way I can walk around in it, work from the four sides and be literally `in' the painting.-- Jackson Pollock, 1947. Unlike the other artist that used and easel, he put his canvas on the floor or on the wall. Jackson Pollock paved the way for expressionist painters of today.
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