Jackson Pollock

Abstract expressionism

Modern influential 93 sayings

Sayings by Jackson Pollock

I'm not interested in what's fashionable. I'm interested in what's real.

c. 1940s — Reported by Lee Krasner, in 'Jackson Pollock: An American Saga'
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I don't want to be understood. I want to be felt.

c. 1940s — Reported by B.H. Friedman in 'Jackson Pollock: Energy Made Visible'
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I'm not interested in making a statement. I'm interested in making a painting.

c. 1940s — Reported by Lee Krasner, in 'Jackson Pollock: An American Saga'
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I don't have to conform to anything. I just do what I do.

c. 1940s — Reported by B.H. Friedman in 'Jackson Pollock: Energy Made Visible'
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I'm not interested in the future. I'm interested in the now.

c. 1940s — Reported by Lee Krasner, in 'Jackson Pollock: An American Saga'
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I don't have to justify my work. It speaks for itself.

c. 1940s — Reported by B.H. Friedman in 'Jackson Pollock: Energy Made Visible'
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I'm not interested in being popular. I'm interested in being true.

c. 1940s — Reported by Lee Krasner, in 'Jackson Pollock: An American Saga'
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I don't have to be perfect. I just have to be myself.

c. 1940s — Reported by B.H. Friedman in 'Jackson Pollock: Energy Made Visible'
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I'm not interested in being a genius. I'm interested in being a painter.

c. 1940s — Reported by Lee Krasner, in 'Jackson Pollock: An American Saga'
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I don't care about rules. I just paint.

c. 1940s — Reported by B.H. Friedman in 'Jackson Pollock: Energy Made Visible'
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I'm not interested in making a living. I'm interested in making art.

c. 1940s — Reported by Lee Krasner, in 'Jackson Pollock: An American Saga'
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I don't have to be understood. I just have to be.

c. 1940s — Reported by B.H. Friedman in 'Jackson Pollock: Energy Made Visible'
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I don't have to be accepted. I just have to create.

c. 1940s — Reported by B.H. Friedman in 'Jackson Pollock: Energy Made Visible'
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