Jackson Pollock Shirt

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When speaking of his brash, sporadic, and genuinely inspired painting technique Jackson Pollock once said, "It doesn't matter much how the paint is put on as long as something has been said. Technique is just a means of arriving at a statement." As one of the bright, glimmering gems in the crown of abstract art, Jackson Pollock and his action painting turned the world of contemporary art upside-down. Trading in traditional acrylics, oils, and water colors for buckets of liquid house paint and applying his drip technique to a canvas nailed to a barn floor at the Pollock-Krasner House and Studio, Jackson Pollock became the Mick Jagger of abstract expressionism. His influence on modern art is still resonating in the twenty-first century; in November of 2008, Pollock's "No. 5, 1948" became the most expensive painting ever sold, selling for over $140,000,000. The heart-wrenching biopic "Pollock" impressed audiences and the Academy with a Best Supporting Actress Oscar going to Marcia Gay Harden for her role as Lee Krasner. Pollock is still a dynamic inspiration to the art community, so be sure to get this troubled genius on your favorite tee, tank, or hoodie to show that you have extraordinary taste in art and culture.