Paul Jackson Pollock. More commonly known as Jackson Pollock, and if you still do not know, then Google is your friend, my friend! Pollock has definitely has to be one of my favorite modern artists/painters of our time. His intricate and 'complicated' artworks have mesmerized a lot of people (me included) over the years.
One of my favorite art pieces he ever created, is the 'Mural'. Nearly 2-and-a-half meters high, and 6 meters wide of beautiful art, reminiscent of Matisse's art. He is one of the most influential expressionist artists of the 20th century, along side Andy Warhol to name one.
One thing that particularly drew me to his work, is his method of letting paint drip. He would splash paint directly onto the canvas, instead of using paint brushes conventionally. The man certainly had a great future in the art world, alas, he died at age 44 in a car accident.
Recently in the US, there was a resurgence in interest in Pollock's 'Mural' painting. Please head here and find out why it is highly-regarded still 71 years on.
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