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Jackson Pollock — Calligraph
Jackson Pollock

Calligraph

1952

A dynamic exploration of gestural abstraction, this ink and wash work on rice paper captures Pollock's signature spontaneous energy through sweeping, interlocking lines that dance across the delicate surface. The absorbent quality of the rice paper allows the ink to bleed and feather, creating organic variations in tone and texture that echo the traditions of East Asian calligraphy while remaining distinctly rooted in Pollock's Abstract Expressionist vision. The interplay between bold, fluid strokes and softer washes suggests both controlled intention and uninhibited freedom.

Medium
ink and wash on rice paper

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20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale

June 26, 2018

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Jackson Pollock, Calligraph, 1952

A dynamic exploration of gestural abstraction, this ink and wash work on rice paper captures Pollock's signature spontaneous energy through sweeping, interlocking lines that dance across the delicate surface. The absorbent quality of the rice paper allows the ink to bleed and feather, creating organic variations in tone and texture that echo the traditions of East Asian calligraphy while remaining distinctly rooted in Pollock's Abstract Expressionist vision. The interplay between bold, fluid strokes and softer washes suggests both controlled intention and uninhibited freedom.

Medium
ink and wash on rice paper
Year
1952
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Dynamic Energy, Male Artist, American Artist, Abstract Expressionism, Gestural Abstraction, Ink And Wash, Monochromatic, Rice Paper, Modern Master, Mid-Century, Calligraphic Forms

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Lisa Rembrandt