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“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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Jackson Pollock

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. more

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