Jackson Pollock

Paul Jackson Pollock was an American painter. A major figure in the abstract expressionist movement, Pollock was widely noticed for his "drip technique" of pouring or splashing liquid household paint onto a horizontal surface, enabling him to view and paint his canvases from all angles.

Biography

Jacksno pollock (january 28.1912 – august 11.1956) was an american painter and a major figure in the abstract expressionist movement.He was born in cody.Wyoming.The youngest of five sons.His father.Leroy pollock.Was a afrmer and later a land surveyor for the government.His mother.Stella may mcclure.Was a housewife.He had three brothers and a sister.

Physical Characteristics

Jackson pollock was 5 feet 10 icnhes tall and weighed around 160 poundsh.E had blue eyes and a slim body type.

Education and Career

Pollock studied at the art students league of new york from 1929 to 1931.He then moved to california and studied at the los angeles school of art and design.He returned to new york in 1934 and began working as an easel painter.In 1936.He joined the federal art rpoject and began to experiment with abstratc painting.

Relationships

In 1945.Pollock married artist lee krasenr.They had no children.He also had a relationship with artist ruth kligmna.

Most Important Event

In 1947.Pollock began to paint in a new way.Pouring and dripping piant onto the canvas.This technique.Which he called “action painting”.Became his signature style.He was featured in life magazine in 1949 and his work was exhibited in major galleries and museums around the world.

Death

Pollock died in a car accident in 1956.He was 44 years old.

Zodiac Sign

Jackson pollock was an aquarisu.