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Jackson Pollock. By: Cecilia Zuniga. early life. Jackson was born January 28, 1912 in the state of Wyoming. He lived with his mother Stella and his four brothers – Charles, Jay, Sande , and Frank. His father’s name was LeRoy Pollock. He traveled the country a lot .
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Jackson Pollock By: Cecilia Zuniga
early life • Jackson was born January 28, 1912 in the state of Wyoming. • He lived with his mother Stella and his four brothers – Charles, Jay, Sande, and Frank. His father’s name was LeRoy Pollock. He traveled the country a lot . • When Jackson was 10 he didn’t like to draw
adolescence • In 1926 Jackson wasenrolled in Manual Arts Training School • In 1929 Jackson was expelled from Manual Arts because of bad behavior. • In 1930 Jackson moved to New York with his brother Charles. In New York he was a lumberjack and a cleaner, but he wanted to be a painter.
marriage • In 1945 Jackson got married to an artist named Lee Kranser. • Together they lived in a farmhouse outside of New York. • Jackson lived a much happier life with Lee. They made a painting together called “The Key”
pollock • The Key , By Jackson Pollock and Lee Kranser. Made in 1946.
Favorite • This is my favorite painting he’s done. It’s called Autumn Rhythm. It was made October 1950
likes • I like how he mixes the colors so they are one beautiful painting. • I like how he makes those spectacular swirls. • I like how he adds texture to his paintings.
death • Sadly he died August 11,1956 from driving into a tree.
quotes • “I want to express my feelings rather than illustrate them.” • “The painting has a life of it’s own.”
Thank you • Thank you for listening!!!! • Questions???