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Jackson Pollock, born on January 28, 1912, was an influential American abstract expressionist painter. Known for his unique techniques of drip painting and splatter painting, he pioneered a new style of action painting. Pollock's works hold a significant place in art history and have had a profound impact on artists of later generations.

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Famous Jackson Pollock Quotes

“I've had a period of drawing on canvas in black - with some of my early images coming thru -, think the non-objectivists will find them disturbing - and the kids who think it simple to splash a 'Pollock' out.”

Thinking Kids Black Simple Periods Drawing Canvas Disturbing Pollock

Book:Jackson Pollock: the black pourings, 1951-1953

Source: Jackson Pollock: the black pourings, 1951-1953

“Well, method is, it seems to me, a natural growth out of a need, and from a need the modern artist has found new ways of expressing the world about him. I happen to find ways that are different from the usual techniques, which seems a little strange at the moment, but I don't think there's anything very different about it. I paint on the floor and this isn't unusual - the Orientals did that.”

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“I don't work from drawings and colour sketches into a final painting. Painting, I think, today - the more immediate, the more direct - the greater the possibilities of making a direct - of making a statement.”

Thinking Today Greater Possibility Painting Direct Finals Drawing Statements Colour

Book:Jackson Pollock

Source: Jackson Pollock

“The strangeness will wear off and I think we will discover the deeper meanings in modern art.”

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“I've been thinking of death a lot, and I am amazed by its inevitability, frightened, as we all are, of the totally unknown, and yet feel a long sleep is somehow earned by those of us who live on the edge.”

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“If people would just look at the paintings, I don't think they would have any trouble enjoying them. It's like looking at a bed of flowers, you don't tear your hair out over what it means.”

People Ifs Thinking Looks Mean Enjoy Trouble Tears Painting Flower Hair Bed

Author:Jackson Pollock

About the Author

Born: January 28, 1912
Died: August 11, 1956
Known for: Artist
Quotes: 81

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