Author: | Pollock |
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Title: | Stenographic Figure |
Original location: | The Museum of Modern Art, New York, USA |
Year: | 1942 |
Painting by Jackson Pollock, created in 1942, is an early work that belongs to the abstract expressionism movement. This painting shows the painter's transition from surrealism to a more abstract and gestural style, characterized by his famous dripping and action painting techniques. The painting features schematic figures and shorthand signs scattered across a field of color, suggesting an abstract visual language. In "Shorthand Figure", Pollock explores the automatism of the stroke and spontaneous movement, key elements of abstract expressionism.
The influence of Mexican muralists, such as David Alfaro Siqueiros, is evident in his bold use of space and compositional dynamism. This work represents a crucial point in Pollock's development towards his iconic drip and splash paintings, which redefined modern art in the 20th century.