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Albany Museum of Art

Jack the Dripper

3/27/2020

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Hey Friends! We are so excited that it is Friday!
We have something really fun planned for you today..

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What kind of paintings do you like to make?
Do you like portraits?
Do you paint landscapes?
How about abstract paintings?

Abstract paintings are your very own combinations of shapes, colors, and forms that might not be recognizable as anything in particular.  Jackson Pollock was an American abstract artist in the 1940s and 1950s. He was famous for making huge, messy, splatter paintings. He was nicknamed "Jack the Dripper"! 



Look at this photo above of Jackson Pollock working...he looks like he's making a huge mess, but he's really painting on a large canvas laying on the floor! He first used the process of pouring or dripping paint onto a flat canvas in 1947. These drips and pours formed complex patterns that expressed his feelings and personality. Pollock would move very quickly and even dance across the painting, dribbling the paint in long, wobbly lines. This is called action painting. Sometimes he threw the paint onto the canvas right from their containers or from a brush. Some of his paintings still have footprints on them from when he stepped in the paint. He also would drop stuff like bottle caps and little bits of paper in the paint. He even tried bouncing a basketball through his canvas! Having a hard time imagining this? Luckily, Jackson Pollock recorded his action painting and even told us a little bit about his process! Check out this short video for a closer look...

Jackson In Action
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Jackson Pollock was an abstract expressionist artist. The abstract expressionists were a group of young New York artists who made paintings that were non-representational, meaning they didn't look like anything. Instead they tried to show emotions, like happiness or anger, in the expressive marks that they made in their drawings, paintings and sculptures. The abstract expressionists were also influenced by a type of surrealist art called automatism.
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Have you ever head of automatism?
When you use automatism to make art, you paint or draw what you feel without thinking about it or planning what to do. It's kind of like when you doodle on a notepad without a goal, but use chance and accident to make your picture. Want to give it a try?  Get a piece of paper and a pencil, then close your eyes and start to draw on some paper. Draw squiggles and lines, and just let your pencil guide you. Now open your eyes. You have just made your first piece of automatism!

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Does this painting remind you of a sunny day?
This painting is called Summertime, Number 9A. It was painted in 1948 at a happy time in Jackson Pollock’s life when he had just moved to a farmhouse in the countryside with his wife.
​Jackson Pollock enjoyed listening to music, so the title of the painting could also refer to a popular song called Summertime by George Gershwin. Some people think that his paintings have a rhythm to them like music.
Take a listen to this song buy clicking the button below..


Jackson Pollock died in 1956, but his work continues to inspire artists from all over the world to experiment and invent new ways of painting.
Summer time by Gershwin
What do you think? Do some of the marks in this painting remind you of rhythm of this music?
Art with Madi & Dada

​Want to discover even more about Jackson Pollock? Check out this Art with Madi & Dada video!

FRIDAY ART BREAK!
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Are you ready to make your own action painting?
​Here's what you need: 

- A place outside to paint, in the grass or on your driveway 
- A tarp/ bedsheet/ plastic/ flat cardboard/ anything to protect the ground from paint 
- A large sheet of paper or a canvas 
- Painting tools: a paint brush, a ball, a ruler or maybe some kitchen utensils.. get creative!
- Paint and small paper bowls
- Music to help you find a rhythm (optional) 

STEP ONE:

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Bring your materials outside. Place your paper or canvas atop your ground covering. Pour your paint into separate paper bowls for easy access.
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​Remember your painting will be
 automatism, so don't take too long to get started! Jump right in and try not to worry about mistakes. 

STEP TWO:

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Turn on your favorite song and begin to move to the beat! Choose a painting tool and begin to drip your paint onto the canvas. If your paint seems too thick and you want it to drip a little better, try adding a little bit of water. Try getting creative and use things like balls to paint!

STEP THREE:

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​Once you are happy with your painting, leave it laying flat until it's fully try. This is a good time to clean up and wash off your materials. Once it's dry, you're all done! Hang up your action painting with pride! Good Job! 

Thank you for having a fun Friday with us today!
I cannot wait to see your action paintings...
Send them to annie.vanoteghem@albanymuseum.com or tag us on FB! 
See you Monday!!

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