Unrestricted by four corners of a canvas, Jackson Pollock had an interesting technique. What was on the canvas wasn't important, but the action of HOW it got there. The abstract expressionist also had an interesting way on naming his work. Instead of giving his art elaborate titles, he would use numbers or name it for what it was. He wanted his viewers to "...look passively and try to receive what the painting has to offer and not bring a subject matter or preconceived idea of what they are to be looking for." In his work Galaxy, 1947, outer space is exactly what Pollock gives his viewers.
His color choice is complimentary, mixing black and metallic's with primary and secondary colors to create a solar system. This particular painting is exceptional in that it is both aesthetically pleasing and causes the use of one's imagination. At first glance, Galaxy appears as just a bunch of paint splattered onto a canvas. Not so bad, but then you start to see the formation of planets and constellations. Galaxy is proof that Pollock was on to something unique and his art was individualistic. Pollock's work makes his viewers curious as to what in the hell is going in his mind.
cool angle, going after the validity of his work, especially when Pollocks art is so different to talk about aesthetically it's easy to fall into that trap.
ReplyDeleteGood job of quoting the artist. Nice structure. Overall, great review.
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