AB EX NY: The Painting Techniques of Jackson Pollock: One: Number 31, 1950

The Painting Techniques of Jackson Pollock: One: Number 31, 1950

Abstract Expressionist New York
The Museum of Modern Art, October 3, 2010--April 11, 2011
MoMA.org/abexny

Filmed by Plowshares Media
Images courtesy of Pollock-Krasner Foundation/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York; and The Museum of Modern Art, New York
Music by Chris Parrello
Chris Parrello, Ian Young, Kevin Thomas, Ziv Ravitz

© 2010 The Museum of Modern Art

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[cakec9]

I despised Pollock for a very long time and I always thought he was over rated. I could be extremely wrong in my opinion but I sincerely have some questions because I want to embrace these paintings.

1. How do u know when a such a painting is done?

2.Out of 1000s of artists why did only Pollock become so famous?

3.Since the art is thought provoking, what thoughts did the artist wanted his viewers to have? I can only think of chicken scratching on the floor!!!

[305graffartist]

i really love polocks i love seeing his movie

[Acquavallo]

I like the presenter. He's really good

[JJI6881]

Wow so wonderful to hear people say nice, intelligent things about Pollock's work!! I myself have worked in Pollock's style I can also attest to the need for balance and technique--Its not just throwing paint around!!!

[bbstrwhte]

this series give a good insight into what goes into creating these now famous works of art as a process of discovery that isn't discussed enough

[urbancodemag]

"Alkyd enamel" paints hadn't been invented when Pollock painted. He used nitrocellulose paints. What other untruths is MOMA spreading?

[artistdalehammond]

This is the best presentation of Pollock's art I've ever seen. Today many artists (including myself) sometimes use this method at least partially. While Pollock had (and still has) many enemies, the fact remains that his art still rates up there with the most valuable art in the world. The strict realists bash it and cast it out as worthless or mere "wallpaper." But the majority of people disagree with them. One reason I think we love his work is because he was one of us.

[KarlAmade]

This is so fantastic... ah...The art by Jackson Pollock has always touched me, as said in the film - the sequence of images you make in your head concerning the creation of the art, whilst investigating it, is absolutely one way to feel the thrill.

[Mattoid123]

@FangedRabbit I can say from experience that there is nothing easy about painting in this style. It takes time, effort, self-discipline, patience & sheer know-how. This technique may look easy to do, but i have spent days, weeks & even months contemplating some of my works. Only an Artist can produce a beautiful balance of color & form that will enthrall the viewer & lose them in the endless scheme of thought !

[sambeatch]

Thanks for the great video. Very informative and well done.