Jackson Pollock: 3-way inspiration…

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  1. Jackson Pollock #3 by Jackson Pollock
  2. Rachel Kanigan’s Jackson Pollock inspired pumpkin (2012). Beautiful Honey!
  3. Leroy Pollock’s quote to his son Jackson Pollock via Hammock Papers.  See entire 1928 letter @ BrainPickings.org

27 thoughts on “Jackson Pollock: 3-way inspiration…”

  1. Jackson Pollock discovered something about painting and art that takes a bit of study to appreciate. Standing in front of one of the large drip paintings — #7 at MOMA — has been one of the most impressive experiences I’ve had in art. His work continues to have enormous impact on the art world and the other one — the world we live in.

  2. His father’s advice was soooo good. Must have helped him achieve. Of course he came to a bad end and was kind of a shit in the way he lived his life. I wonder why.

  3. Wow…loved the pictures but I totally missed that it was a pumpkin when first looking. That is amazing! Great work Rachel. The letter is great. Wish I had a greater appreciation for all that when I was younger. Happiness & joy seemed so much easier then.

  4. Dave, this is fabulous. Go Rachel! She paints a beautifully as she writes. She and I are on the same team with JP. I can remember vividly the first time I looked upon Pollock’s Autumn Colors at MOMA. I was transfixed. Sat there for over an hour. Interestingly, Jill hated it. She told me, “This upsets me and I hope you will never bring anything like it in our house, ever.” Just goes to show how art moves some in opposite directions, and a sad segment in no way at all. I keep a few prints ripped out of a calendar tacked on the wall near my fishing gear and smelly outdoor clothes, where I know she will leave them alone. Stay safe from the storm.

    1. Smiling. I might add to your thoughtful comment that our own personal tastes change over time. I wouldn’t have given Pollock 2 seconds 15 years ago. Today, I might be sitting next to you on the bench transfixed. Hope you are doing well Len.

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