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Mural
Mural is a groundbreaking work by Jackson Pollock, marking the beginning of his characteristic 'drip painting' style. The painting was created on large canvases stretched on the floor and combines techniques derived from Picasso, Thomas Hart Benton, and David Alfaro Siquieros, as well as Native American sand painting. The work was commissioned by Peggy Guggenheim and measures approximately 8 by 20 feet.
Portrait of the Creator
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Artist
Jackson Pollock
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Date of birth and death
28 January 1912 – 11 August 1956
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Natinality
American
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Style
Abstract Expressionism, Action Painting, Drip Painting
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Significant works
Number 17A, No. 5, 1948, Mural on Indian Red Ground, Autumn Rhythm, Convergence, Blue Poles, The Deep
Information about the work
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Year:
1943
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Execution technique:
oil on canvas
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Location:
University of Iowa Museum of Art, Iowa City, IA, USA
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Theme:
abstraction, expressionism, mural composition
Internal Narrative and Creative Framework
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Inner Narrative
The painting shows the evolution of Pollock's painting towards new methods of expression through free paint splattering, symbolizing artistic freedom and creative energy.
The key to interpreting the work
When interpreting the work, it is important to note its significance as a breakthrough between traditional painting and abstract expressionism, as well as the cultural and artistic influences that shaped Pollock's style.See other works by this artist
