Earlier in the week I wrote about Jackson Pollock’s painting, No.5, 1948, and how it has now become the worlds most valuable painting. Pollock’s work often leads to comments like “I could do that” from onlookers who art critics might argue don’t understand the complexity of the artists work. Be that as it may, now is your chance to try your hand at your very own Jackson Pollock style painting.
Earlier today I created my own masterpiece (pictured right) which I’m hoping will one day earn me a fortune, though I feel it’s far more likely that my artistic talent will go undiscovered (oh the tragedy of it!).
Thanks to the Greek born artist Miltos Manetas, you can take a few moments out of your day to create your very own Jackson Pollock style painting without actually having to get yourself covered in paint.
YOUR BLANK CANVAS
Below is a blank canvas waiting your touch of artistic chaotic brilliance. In a matter of seconds you could add to what New York art critic, Harold Rosenberg, once called ‘apocalyptic wallpaper.’ Just move your mouse over the canvas and the paint will drip and swirl as you direct it. To change paint color simply click your mouse button and another color will appear.
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The price of genius
Wiki : Jackson Pollock
Miltos Manetas
Miltos Manetas’ JacksonPollock.org
Wrote the following comment on Nov 11, 2006 at 10:56 am
oh wow! That is so much FUN!
Wheeeeee! I’m almost up there with Mr Pollack with this thingy! Cool!
Thanks Simon for the creative splurge (or should that read ‘splat’! haha)
mitch
Wrote the following comment on Nov 11, 2006 at 4:02 pm
That was fun!!! i should now think I should be afamous painter….. YOu know I saw some original polluck paintings at an art gallery (dont remember where or when) and people would stand around them trying just staring… trying to get what the artist was trying to say. Trying to I guess evoke the emotion the artist was trying to protray. I dont know, Maybe i’m just not sophisticated enough, but I could not get into it… and kind of thought it was funny… I mean, if your life is changed by something like this.. nevermind.
Wrote the following comment on Nov 12, 2006 at 9:07 am
I did such a beautiful picture! That was fun, I loved the color…but no painting like that would ever be allowed in my house. You come up with some fun things to do!
Wrote the following comment on Nov 12, 2006 at 9:11 am
Bro’ – Only one thing would make this better; can we have a “submit to Tate Modern” button.
Wrote the following comment on Nov 12, 2006 at 11:50 am
Ah the Tate Gallery’s. I loved visiting the Tate modern when I was in London a couple of years back. Great stuff.
Wrote the following comment on Nov 12, 2006 at 8:47 pm
This thing is really addictive.
Wrote the following comment on Nov 13, 2006 at 12:15 am
Hey Simon, sorry to keep missing your calls. I have been out of cell phone range for several days, so it has indeed been shut off. :-)