Anthony Bell - Abstract Artist. Studios in Brazil, Spain and the United Kingdom.
Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to this great, exciting journey through the captivating world of Abstract Expressionism. With a special feeling, I am delighted to introduce you to the key artists and techniques of this dynamic movement, because I am an abstract artist. Prepare to get inspired and intrigued by the boundless creativity and innovation of Abstract Expressionism.
The mid-20th century saw a radical break with previous artistic concepts in Abstract Expressionism. Painting no longer needed to be figurative, and artists of this movement could use abstract forms, bold colours, and gestural brushwork to express raw emotion, inner turmoil, and the human experience.
\One of the very important and pivotal figures in Abstract Expressionism is Jackson Pollock, famously known for his "drip painting" technique. Famous for laying his canvases on the floor and dripping, pouring, and splashing paint onto them in a frenetic, almost dance-like fashion, Pollock would create dynamic, chaotic compositions such as "Autumn Rhythm (Number 30)" and "Blue Poles," which are brimming with energy and emotion.
Another strong and influential artist of the movement is Willem de Kooning. He has created powerful and expressive canvases whose abstraction and figuration blur the dividing line. Through his iconic "Woman" series, which is characterised by bold, gestural brushstrokes and fragmented forms, de Kooning explores themes of femininity, desire, and identity in post-war America. In this context, works like "Woman I" and "Excavation" have become a visceral expression of the human psyche, and they invite the viewers to enter the depth of the artist's psyche.
Mark Rothko, in his glowing, colour-field paintings, offers a more contemplative and spiritual side of Abstract Expressionism. Rothko's large-format canvases, as seen in "No. 14" and "Untitled (Black on Grey)," plunge the viewer into an abyss of color, begging us to lose ourselves in the transcendental experience of pure abstraction. He appeals to universal human needs for connection, spirituality, and transcendence.
As you immerse yourself in the world of Abstract Expressionism, you will realise how artists have used an incredible array of techniques and approaches to show their innermost thoughts and feelings. From Pollock's frenetic energy in his drip paintings to the contemplative serenity of Rothko's colour fields, each presents a completely different perspective and voice for the movement.
What has made Abstract Expressionism so important and so relevant today? Basically, it reminds us that art can transcend language and culture to speak directly to the human experience in its full complexity and nuance. Whether with bold gestures or delicate strokes, Abstract Expressionist artists ask us to delve into our deeper selves, and perceive the world around us anew.
As you continue your journey into the amazing world of Abstract Expressionism, I hope you enjoy its mystery and magic. Let yourself be moved by the raw emotion, vibrant colours, and expressive forms that define this revolutionary artistic style. And remember, in the abstract world, there are no rules, only endless possibilities of creativity and exploration.
Anthony Bell - Abstract Artist
From my Studio in Almeria, Spain
Email: anthonybellart@gmail.com
“Every good artist paints what he is.”
Jackson Pollock
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