Friday, 20 March 2009

Fourth encounter with Jackson Pollock's 'Summertime Number 9A' at 'Tate Modern'

Here I stand in front of Jackson Pollock’s ‘Summertime Number 9A’ for the fourth time. This piece is still buzzing at me and giving off so much energy. These bold gestures sweep across the canvas in such a rhythmic way, and almost feels like the action is on a loop. The gestures feel so fluid and have a signature look about them. Looking at these marks, I can feel the kind of movement that Jackson Pollock would have had to make with his arm and body to get this result. The dance-like movement that Jackson Pollock would of made to create this painting shows through the marks, as they themselves look like they are dancing too.

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