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# About Jackson Pollock
Jackson Pollock (January 28, 1912 – August 11, 1956) was a groundbreaking American painter and a pivotal figure in the Abstract Expressionism movement, renowned for his radical "drip" technique. His work, characterized by energetic, free-associative gestures, not only garnered significant acclaim during his lifetime but also laid the groundwork for numerous subsequent art movements in the United States. Pollock is recognized as one of the first American painters to achieve international prestige, earning him a place among 20th-century European masters. ## Early Life and Influences Born Paul Jackson Pollock in Cody, Wyoming, he was the youngest of five sons in a family with roots in Iowa. The Pollock family moved frequently during Jackson's childhood, eventually settling in Los Angeles in 1928. It was there that Pollock's artistic journey began, influenced by his studies under Frederick John de St. Vrain Schwankovsky, who introduced him to modern art and spiritual concepts. In 1930, Pollock moved to New York City to study at the Art Students League under Thomas Hart Benton, where he dropped his first name. This period marked the development of his artistic skills and understanding of composition, but it was also a time of personal struggle, including poverty and battles with alcoholism. Pollock's employment with the WPA Federal Art Project during the Great Depression provided him with financial stability and the opportunity to refine his craft. His early work featured regionalist themes influenced by Benton and other contemporary artists, but it gradually began to evolve into a more abstract style. gallerym.se
