Artistic Explorations: Christie's Jackson Pollock Number 19

Friday, May 17, 2013

How Much Is That Painting in the Window?

Ink Vein

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Eric Hurtgen
speaking to the students

"Work with good people.
It makes your work better."
Eric Hurtgen

Artist/Musician Eric Hurtgen shared his thoughts Thursday-the final speaker for the year. Eric said,

“Information creates calluses on our mind that can lead to cynicism.”

To combat this thought, I believe educators are called not to provide students with answers, but rather challenge them with better questions.

Here are a few questions for my students:

What are you trying to say? For what purpose?

Is your work inviting (from which side does the

door open) or, does it say, “Go away!” ?

Does your piece show good use of material or

is it wasteful?

Is what you are trying to say valid?

Is your work a statement or a conversation?

Does your work allow room for the viewer to participate?

IN THE NEWS

Number 19
Jackson Pollock

Wednesday of this week, Number 19 by American artist Jackson Pollock sold for $58.4 million at Christie's auction house, a new record for Pollock. The painting had an estimated value of $25,000,000-$35,000,000.

New Student Work

Hand Forged Knives

(from railroad spikes)

Cuinn McDermott
Cuinn is a Blacksmith Apprentice

Marker
Rachel Levi

Serigraph

Darian Bolten

Marker
Nick Nunziata

Origami
Elizabeth Hemingway

Watercolor
Emma Carter

A brief film from Christie's-

Here are a few student films produced this week-

By Will Vogel-

Will Vogel's World Travels from Good Day on Vimeo.

By Sara Ofenloch-

By Joy Proctor and Sebastian Bienert-

The Path from Good Day on Vimeo.

And, a short film from Mr. Carter-

Sunday, April 14, 2013

Never Give Up

Number 19

Jackson Pollock

Scheduled for auction 15 May 2013

photo courtesy of Christie's

(estimated value $25,000,000-$35,000,000)

"The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes."

Marcel Proust

This week we discussed the work of Jackson Pollock and the upcoming sale of Number 19, the first significant Pollock to be made available in two decades. Part of our conversation had to do with:

success

fame

art prices

In light of the question someone posed, "Why do some artists 'make it' while others do not," I thought a recent post by my friend, Andrew Zahn, was a well written response-

1. The entrepreneurial artist embraces obstacles as opportunities.

He knows that each challenge is an opportunity for breakthrough problem solving, leading to greater creativity, greater freedom and potentially greater profit.

2. The entrepreneurial artist fosters an environment of sustainability with his creativity.

She gives freely, charges freely, and shares freely.

3. The entrepreneurial artist believes that what he creates has value.

He knows his worth and therefore his work has worth as well.

4. The entrepreneurial artist believes business is not boring.

She flavors even the most mundane email or social media update with unique zest.

5. The entrepreneurial artist rebrands everything to the positive.

He masters positive spin. Where others would be negative, he always sees a positive (see #1).

6. The entrepreneurial artist serves others.

She is self-confident without arrogance, knowing that any artist entrepreneur ultimately is a servant.

7. The entrepreneurial artist never gives up.

He never gives up. Ever.