Friday, July 22, 2011

Pollock at the AGO 2


I thought I should show one of the more typical 'drip' paintings by Jackson Pollock - "Number 1A, 1948". This one was one of the first of these paintings and was done just as he stopped giving titles to his work. Not only were the paintings 'free' but the viewer was also free to make their own interpretation of the pieces. At almost 9 ft long it is quite impressive!
Tomorrow - Mark Rothko.
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15 comments:

  1. LúciaJuly 22, 2011 at 1:10 PM

    You chose a great painting!
    Very cool shot, it's amazing how you always find something red! ;-)

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  2. Paul in Powell RiverJuly 22, 2011 at 4:04 PM

    Nice - I like the viewer in the pic, that makes it a better snap.

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  3. SharonJuly 22, 2011 at 4:25 PM

    The viewer seems to be really studying the painting. Personally, I like the one you had yesterday better but, that's just me.

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  4. AnonymousJuly 22, 2011 at 5:09 PM

    almost 9' wow! i had forgotten how large many of his paintings are. i have always loved this one of his. i also had the chance to see this show and found it amazing. thanks for your choice of photographs so far and i look forward to seeing what you have chosen for us of mark rothko! also loved your pic of the art galleries main staircase - so many choices of angles to pick from. really works well. thanks.

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  5. AlanJuly 22, 2011 at 5:35 PM

    Definitely worth the extra post, Pat. I love this shot.

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  6. EG CameraGirlJuly 22, 2011 at 5:56 PM

    Having the viewer in this pic helps show how big this painting is. Cool.

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  7. AnonymousJuly 22, 2011 at 6:30 PM

    Not particularly my cup of tea, but I do like the movement in it...

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  8. KateJuly 22, 2011 at 8:00 PM

    Pollock certainly was an innovative artist, but also a very disturbed man. His brother was also an interesting artist, but very different technique.

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  9. Montreal Photo DailyJuly 22, 2011 at 9:59 PM

    This is a well planned capture, RedPat!! I really like the smack of red added to Pollock's work. He would have approved. :))

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  10. Michael RowlandJuly 22, 2011 at 10:13 PM

    Thanks for showing this exhibit , enjoy the weekend,,,M

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  11. RandyJuly 22, 2011 at 10:40 PM

    I love it. I hope there's more.

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  12. JackJuly 22, 2011 at 10:44 PM

    Excellent, Redpat. The man at the left frames the picture and adds some interest. Good work.

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  13. PerthDailyPhotoJuly 23, 2011 at 4:46 AM

    I would be doing exactly what this chap is doing, love Pollock's work. Nice work Red!

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  14. MoJuly 23, 2011 at 4:52 AM

    I love that you have someone studying the painting.

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  15. Regina KJuly 23, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    I enjoy seeing these Pollack paintings.

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