Rejecting the easel, [Abstract Expressionist](/#!/gene/abstract-expressionism) Jackson Pollock employed such unconventional tools as sticks, trowels, knives, and meat-basters to apply paint to canvases that lay directly on his studio floor.
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About Jackson Pollock
Rejecting the easel, [Abstract Expressionist](/#!/gene/abstract-expressionism) Jackson Pollock employed such unconventional tools as sticks, trowels, knives, and meat-basters to apply paint to canvases that lay directly on his studio floor.
Rejecting the easel, [Abstract Expressionist](/#!/gene/abstract-expressionism) Jackson Pollock employed such unconventional tools as sticks, trowels, knives, and meat-basters to apply paint to canvases that lay directly on his studio floor. Controlling the distribution of paint by curtailing his own movements while splattering it onto the canvas, he choreographed a rhythmic application of color for each work.This unique method became known as Action painting, and its followers held that the act of making a work is inherent to its meaning.
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Collection data via The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Harvard Art Museums (CC BY), and Europeana
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Frequently Asked Questions
What medium does Jackson Pollock work in?
Jackson Pollock primarily works in Painting.
Where is Jackson Pollock based?
Jackson Pollock is based in East Hampton, NY, USA.
When was Jackson Pollock born?
Jackson Pollock was born in 1912 and died in 1956.
What is Jackson Pollock's nationality?
Jackson Pollock is from United States.
What exhibitions has Jackson Pollock participated in?
Jackson Pollock has participated in 1 exhibition, including Documenta 1959.