How Carl Jung Heavily Influenced Jackson Pollock’s Art
Jackson Pollock visited a Jungian analyst for a number of years. Carl Jung’s work ultimately heavily influenced Jackson Pollock’s art.
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Back Story On Jackson Pollock’s ‘Blue Poles’
Pollock pioneered the drip painting technique, where he would lay his canvas on the floor and pour, drip, and fling paint onto it from above. This allowed him to approach the canvas from all angles and create energetic, spontaneous compositions.
Ed Swarez of SwarezArt and Pollock’s ‘Blue Poles’
I wanted to bring your attention to an abstract artist you probably are not aware of. His name is Ed Swarez and you can find him at SwarezArt.I wanted to acknowledge the work he’s done over the last 15 years or so (as of 2024).He works with highly toxic oil/resin based paint. His work is entirely abstract in nature and he loves using the forces of nature to create large spectacular pieces of art.
How Pollock’s Angst Informed His Art
By allowing his paint to flow freely, Pollock could engage in a form of automatic painting. It became a way for his inner life to manifest organically on the canvas.
Lee Krasner Was Jackson Pollock’s Wife & A Great Artist Too
Krasner developed her unique abstract style by the late 1930s after studying with influential teacher Hans Hofmann She was married to Jackson Pollock from 1945 to 1956 when they divorced.