Masterpiece of the Month
Jackson Pollock

Jackson Pollock, an American abstract painter, who developed a technique for applying paint by pouring or dripping it onto canvases laid on the floor, was the artist we studied this month.  

Born in Cody, Wyoming, Pollock moved to New York in 1930 to study at the Art Students League with American artist Thomas Hart Benton.  He had a profound effect on Pollock's style of painting.  The surrealism movement was another significant influence upon Pollock.  

After moving to a large studio on Long Island, Pollock began creating his characteristic large-scale abstractions.  He placed canvas on the floor, attacked it from all directions, and poured paint directly on it.  His new method was the premise for our art project this month.  The children enjoyed being able to use many colors to create their masterpieces.  With only a few minor drips where they weren't supposed to be, we ended up with beautiful paintings.  Please visit our Art Gallery outside of our classroom or our gallery on the slideshow.  Stay tuned each month for a new masterpiece from our budding first grade artists. Masterpiece of the Month - October