Jackson Pollock

Visual Arts American 1912 – 1956 104 quotes

An influential American painter and a major figure in the abstract expressionist movement, known for his unique style of drip painting.

Quotes by Jackson Pollock

I'm not interested in the 'how' of painting. I'm interested in the 'what'.

Interview with Selden Rodman 1950

I don't think there's any such thing as a 'good' painting. There are only paintings.

Interview with Selden Rodman 1950

I don't have any preconceived ideas when I start a painting.

Interview with William Wright 1947

I just let the painting happen.

Interview with William Wright 1947

I'm not trying to impose anything on the viewer.

Interview with Selden Rodman 1950

I want the viewer to experience the painting, not just look at it.

Interview with Selden Rodman 1950

I'm not interested in what people think of my painting. I'm interested in what they feel.

Interview with Selden Rodman 1950

I don't think about art when I'm working. I try to think about life.

Interview with Selden Rodman 1950

I'm not trying to create a masterpiece. I'm trying to create a painting.

Interview with Selden Rodman 1950

I'm not interested in perfection. I'm interested in expression.

Interview with Selden Rodman 1950

I'm not trying to be original. I'm trying to be myself.

Interview with Selden Rodman 1950

I'm not trying to be different. I'm trying to be true.

Interview with Selden Rodman 1950

I'm not trying to be anything. I'm just trying to paint.

Interview with Selden Rodman 1950

I'm not interested in the past. I'm interested in the present.

Interview with Selden Rodman 1950

I'm not interested in the future. I'm interested in now.

Interview with Selden Rodman 1950

I'm not interested in time. I'm interested in timelessness.

Interview with Selden Rodman 1950

I'm not interested in space. I'm interested in infinity.

Interview with Selden Rodman 1950

I'm not interested in form. I'm interested in energy.

Interview with Selden Rodman 1950

I'm not interested in color. I'm interested in light.

Interview with Selden Rodman 1950

I'm not interested in line. I'm interested in movement.

Interview with Selden Rodman 1950