Art History | Jackson Pollock | Number 1 1950 Lavender Mist | Abstract Expressionism

[@kajarozz]

This is very good, looking forward to seeing new videos :)

[@arthistoryshorts]

Thank you so much! There will be a new one on Friday!

[@mS-iz9np]

I have question please, why Jackson P Pollock wanted people to know his arts?

[@arthistoryshorts]

Hi! What a great and challenging question and there are multiple layers to tackling an answer as to why Pollock wanted people to know his art. There is of course the bigger, philosophical element to why any artist wants people to know their art. People want to connect and people want to share their gifts. Pollock was encouraged from an early age to pursue art, it was the avenue he chose in which to express himself and share. Also in particular with Pollock, much of why we know his work comes down to two people who took it upon themselves to push his work out there. His wife, Lee Krasner and art critic, Clement Greenberg, were crucial and instrumental in getting Pollock’s work in front of people. Also, Pollock’s connection to Peggy Guggenheim was important to his career and why we know his art in the way we do now. I think an answer to your question lies somewhere in between what the role of an artist is and why any artist wants to put their art out there and also with the set of circumstances that had to occur for Pollock’s work to get in front of the public as well. It’s hard to know the true meaning behind what an artist creates and why. There aren't always direct quotes from them explaining their work and what motivated it, but also even when there are, they can’t always explain what motivated them. When asked about abstract expressionism and his drip paintings and why he created them he said, “My opinion is that new needs need new techniques. And the modern artists have found new ways and new means of making their statements. It seems to me that the modern painter cannot express this age, the airplane, the atom bomb, the radio, in... old forms.” So a lot, I believe, comes down to self-expression. That is behind the works of all artists, writers, and any creative. Why Pollock in particular and why his work was so well-known depended a lot on who he knew. Pollock also said, “Painting is self-discovery. Every good artist paints what he is.” I hope this sheds some light onto your question. Thank you for watching!

[@mS-iz9np]

@@arthistoryshorts Thank you so much, Im reading now, I have to give my Professor new THESIS should answer question why Pollock wanted people to know his art. my FIRST THESIS refused from my Professor, and now I have to repeat my paper and submit it again. So my thesis should be in 3 lines no more, can you help me with it PLEASE. Again Appreciate

[@arthistoryshorts]

@@mS-iz9np I'm sorry to hear you are having a tough time with your thesis, that sounds challenging. It sounds like a really great opportunity for you though, to get a better understanding of what you want to write about. I suggest using resources like your professor or the writing center at your school to help with this. Thanks again for watching and reaching out about the Pollock video