Portrait of Jackson Pollock

Jackson Pollock

Abstract expressionism

Modern influential 93 sayings

Sayings by Jackson Pollock

When you're working, you're not thinking about what you're doing. You're just doing it.

c. 1940s — Reported by Lee Krasner, in 'Jackson Pollock: An American Saga'
Work & Money Unverifiable

I'm not interested in self-expression, I'm interested in expressing the dark passions of humanity.

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

I am a primitive.

c. 1940s — Reported by Lee Krasner, in 'Jackson Pollock: An American Saga'
Self-Deprecating Unverifiable

I want to express my feelings, not illustrate them.

c. 1940s — Reported by Lee Krasner, in 'Jackson Pollock: An American Saga'
General Unverifiable

I don't have any ideas before I start to paint.

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

I'm not interested in the beautiful.

c. 1940s — Reported by Lee Krasner, in 'Jackson Pollock: An American Saga'
General Unverifiable

My painting is direct.

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

I'm not interested in the 'how to'. I'm interested in the 'what for'.

c. 1940s — Reported by Lee Krasner, in 'Jackson Pollock: An American Saga'
General Unverifiable

I don't think in terms of art. I think in terms of painting.

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

I don't have to look for things. They come to me.

c. 1940s — Reported by Lee Krasner, in 'Jackson Pollock: An American Saga'
Self-Deprecating Unverifiable

I'm not interested in what people think. I'm interested in what I think.

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

I'm not interested in the object. I'm interested in the process.

c. 1940s — Reported by Lee Krasner, in 'Jackson Pollock: An American Saga'
General Unverifiable

I don't want to explain my painting. I want it to speak for itself.

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

I don't work from drawings or sketches. I work directly on the canvas.

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

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

c. 1940s — Reported by Lee Krasner, in 'Jackson Pollock: An American Saga'
General Unverifiable

I don't care what people think about my work. I just do it.

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

I'm not looking for anything. I'm just letting it happen.

c. 1940s — Reported by Lee Krasner, in 'Jackson Pollock: An American Saga'
General Unverifiable

I don't have to explain anything. It's all there.

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

I'm not interested in making pretty pictures.

c. 1940s — Reported by Lee Krasner, in 'Jackson Pollock: An American Saga'
General Unverifiable

I don't have to prove anything to anyone.

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