Autumn Rhythym (Number 30)

Although many people view Pollock's work as simplistic, I think it is very intricate and inspiring. Viewing the elements and principles of the piece, although the technique seems to be a bit random (throwing paint - you can't control where it lands). Although that is the case, Pollock really worked to control his color usage to create a sense of unity. There is also a color scheme (black, white, and grey), which also adds on to the sense of unity. I really admire the idea that there is a 3D-like texture that is created through the layering of the paint splatters. I also really admire the idea that Pollock created his work with emotion. In other words, the canvases convey what he was feeling at the moment he was actually creating the piece, and although it is very abstract, it is a great conceptual idea. I also really admire that there is balance created through the paint splatters, because with the technique, that seems to be a hard aspect to achieve. 

Image derived from: Pollock, Jackson. Autumn Rhythym (Number 30). 1950. Painting. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, New York. Web. 29 Sep 2013. <http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/works-of-art/57.92>.