Paul Jackson Pollock, known as Jackson Pollock, was an influential American painter and a major figure in the abstract expressionist movement. He was well known for his unique style of drip painting.
During his lifetime, Pollock enjoyed considerable fame and notoriety, a major artist of his generation. Regarded as reclusive, he had a volatile personality, and struggled with alcoholism for most of his life. In 1945, he married the artist Lee Krasner, who became an important influence on his career and on his legacy.
Pollock died at the age of 44 in an alcohol-related single-car accident when he was driving. In December 1956, several months after his death, Pollock was given a memorial retrospective exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City. A larger, more comprehensive exhibition of his work was held there in 1967. In 1998 and 1999, his work was honored with large-scale retrospective exhibitions at MoMA and at The Tate in London.
My painting does not come from the easel. art
I have no fear of making changes, destroying the image, etc., because the painting has a life of its own. art & fear
Every good painter paints what he is. art & good
The strangeness will wear off and I think we will discover the deeper meanings in modern art. art
The thankful receiver bears a plentiful harvest. 32 other thoughts from William Blake
32 other thoughts from William Blake
Drink and be thankful to the host! What seems insignificant when you have it, is important when you need it. 6 wisdom & wit from Franz Grillparzer
6 wisdom & wit from Franz Grillparzer
For what I have received may the Lord make me truly thankful. And more truly for what I have not received. 2 sayings from Storm Jameson
2 sayings from Storm Jameson
To give thanks in solitude is enough. Thanksgiving has wings and goes where it must go. Your prayer knows much more about it than you do. 73 quotes from Victor Hugo
73 quotes from Victor Hugo