The Life of the Drip Painting Artist
by Elissa Watters, guest blogger
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| “Pollock,” 2000 |
If you have never seen the film “Pollock,” directed by Ed Harris and released in 2000, it may be time to rent/stream this incredible film! “Pollock” tells the at times heartwarming, at times depressing story of Jackson Pollock (1912-1956), a key artist in the abstract expressionist movement and one of the most famous American painters of all times.
In the film, Ed Harris plays the role of the temperamental Pollock, and Marcia Gay Harden plays Lee Krasner, Pollock’s wife. Both actors are brilliant, realistic and gripping. In fact, Harden won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress and Ed Harris was nominated for Best Actor.
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| Film still from “Pollock” |
Harris, Harden and the rest of the cast bring Pollock’s story to life. We watch the phases of Pollock’s alcoholism, his search for his unique style (drip painting), his struggle to become known in the art world, and his relationships (e.g. with Lee Krasner and Peggy Guggenheim).
In parts, the film can feel slow, but this pacing seems deliberate, possibly meant to give the viewer a window into Pollock’s personal experience. In the end, you walk away feeling as if you have traveled back to the 1940s and 50s and met Pollock himself.
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| Peacock Art, 36×36″ Modern Abstract Art |
Thank you for the nod to Jackson Pollock.
He has definitely inspired my work.
I thought Ed Harris was brilliant in the film, didn't you?
Keep in touch. I would love to see more of your paintings. I'm working very slowly at some new work myself.
LeeThomsonLee
LeeThomsonFineArt.com
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Thanks for including my Pollock inspired paintings! You can see more of my artwork at:
http://Www.Etsy.com/shop/FINEARTbyJC
Thank you so much for including my cuff in the feature. I love the blog!
~Karen
UNEARTHED
http://www.UNEARTHED.etsy.com
Great review, and great idea including Pollack-inspired finds! Thanks for including my tote bags!
http://www.raindropdesigns.etsy.com
Wonderful blog piece about the turbulent Mr. pollock- thank you for allowing me to be a part!
thanks so much for including my drip cookies 🙂 Fun fact: I am currently employed by the authors of the biography that the movie Pollock was based on!
If anyone is interested in seeing my other strange creations, my etsy store can be found here: http://www.etsy.com/shop/NerdKandi?ref=si_shop
It's a little empty right now, but I take special orders, and I post new things when I have time to make them <3