Jackson Pollock eventually gained notoriety for his work during the Great Depression of the 1930's to right before his death in the late 1950's. His art was referred to as "abstract expressionism," where he would splatter paint and pour paint cans over canvases. His abnormal form of art gained the likes of many but was critiqued for its modernism. His most famous work was created and showcased during his "drip period" which took place during 1947-1950. During this time, he would literally drip paint from his tools onto his canvas. He then began painting in darker colors, then in only black and white, which was an idea similar to that of Picasso's 'Blue Period."
Unfortunately, Pollock suffered from psychiatric issues as well as alcoholism, and was killed when he crashed into a tree as a result of drunk driving on August 11, 1956.
Jackson Pollock working in his studio in New York, and other works of art he has created.
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- http://www.jackson-pollock.org/images/paintings/convergence.jpg
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