Artist Spotlight: Jackson Pollock

Youtube: Jackson Pollock at work

When in East Hampton, NY I highly recommend a visit to The Pollock-Krasner House. It was truly one of the hilites of my summer vacation in the Hamptons.  The former home and studio of Jackson Pollock (1912-1956) and his wife Lee Krasner (1908-1984) is a preserved historical museum showcasing the work and the lives of the couple famous for their abstract expressionist paintings.

The barn on the property was converted into Pollock's studio and is truly an artistic historical site.  He created his unique "drip-paintings" by laying canvases on his studio floor and splattered, dripped and poured paint to create abstract pieces with neither positive or negative areas.  Below is a picture of the outline of one of Pollack's pieces. Upon close inspection, I was actually able to identify the art pieces based on the outlines around the canvas. Check out my video footage from the studio tour below.

Photo and video of Jackson Pollock's art studio

Courtesy of Miss Finesse C2011

When you tour the house there are some unexpected surprises sprinkled throughout the couple's personal belongs.  Below is a  picture of Andy Warhol's iconic "Asparagus Soup Art". What an art lover's dream!

Andy Warhol's "Asparagus Soup Art"

Photo:  Miss Finesse C2011

The Pollock-Krasner House and Study Center is located at 830 Fireplace Road in East Hampton, NY.  Make sure you call ahead for a reservation (631-324-4929)... you won't regret it!