Description
This layered painting is a remarkable fusion of styles and influences, representing a chronological dialogue across different periods and personal expressions within the realm of Abstract Expressionism and contemporary abstraction.
The foundation layer attributed to Jackson Pollock presents his iconic “drip” technique, where the canvas would traditionally be strewn with an energetic web of enamel and aluminum paints. Pollock’s work is known for its rhythmic, almost chaotic vitality, evoking the sense of an artist in motion, his movements captured in the drips and splashes of paint.
Layered over this, the contribution by Lee Krasner adds another dimension. Krasner, often recognized for her strong, gestural brushstrokes and keen sense of color harmonies, would have brought a more structured form of chaos to the piece. Her work often dialogued with, and sometimes even critiqued, the work of her husband, Pollock. In this imagined layer, she might have used bold colors and shapes to both complement and challenge the underlying patterns.
The final layer by Kirill Marlinski introduces a contemporary interpretation to the conversation. Marlinski’s style often includes a seemingly precise and controlled technique that juxtaposes with the spontaneous methods of Pollock and Krasner, yet employs a degree of randomness due to not a single brush or palette knife touching the canvas. His contribution integrates modern elements & techniques that bring a new perspective to the Abstract Expressionist foundation.
Altogether, “Jackson Lee #6” is a palimpsest of modern art, each layer a testament to its creator’s unique approach to abstraction. The conversation between the layers is complex, with each artist’s work responding to and reinterpreting the others. The overall effect is one of depth and complexity, where the viewer is invited to experience the convergence of history, style, and individual expression.
Title : Jackson Lee #6
Type : oil on canvas
Size : 20 * 20 cm
Year : 2019
