Jackson Pollock was a key figure in the Abstract Expressionist movement. He was born in Wyoming in 1912 and adopted the surname of his neighbors after losing both parents in his youth. Pollock studied under Thomas Hart Benton at the Art Students League of New York and was influenced by Benton's rhythmic use of paint and independent style. One of Pollock's selected artworks is the 1943 oil painting Blue (Moby-Dick), which features irregular blue, black, yellow and white shapes and curvy lines conveying a feeling of sadness through its abstract forms and colors.

1. Jackson PollockBorn on January 28, 1912 in Cody, Wyomingkey figure in the Abstract Expressionist movement.took the surname of his neighbors, who adopted him after his own parents had died within a year of one another.experienced Native American culture while on surveying trips with his father.In 1930, he moved to New York City where he studied under Thomas Hart Benton at the Art Students League of New York.Benton's rural American subject matter shaped Pollock's work only fleetingly, but his rhythmic use of paint and his fierce independence were more lasting influences

2. Selected artworkTitle of artwork - Blue (Moby-Dick)Name of artist - Jackson PollockYear created - 1943Medium/media - oil painting

3. DescriptionAction Painting (late 1940's - late 1950's)FormLineShapeColourSpaceValueVarietyProportionMovementRhythmSeaSea waveCowCirclePotFishesKiteFlagPumpkinUmbrellaSquareTic-Tac-Toe

4. Analysiscolours - blue, black, yellow, orange, whitelines - thin and curvy, joined and fineshapes - weird and blunt edges

5. InterpretationThe artist was trying to convey the feeling of sadness. It is likely that the artist felt that something was wrong with the world.Blue means that the artist is sad.The artist used his imaginations to create the world that is wild and crazy.

6. EvaluationYes. the irregular shapes and sizes allows the audiences to let their imagination wonder as different images can be visualize from different angles and perspective. Jackson Pollock's good use of colors enables it to be easily distinguished.I like this drawing as it lets me think of different things when i look at the same picture. many elements of art (EOA) and principals of designs (POD) are very well used. it has overlapping patches, dots and lines.