The most unexpected way to create the illusion of more space in a small home is to hang curtains as high as possible putting the rod really close – about 5 cm – to the ceiling or, more specifically, to your crown moulding. Another trick is to extend the rods out past the end of the window or door, giving the perception that the window or door is bigger than it is.
Jackson Pollock
“When I’m painting, I’m not aware of what I’m doing. It’s only after a get acquainted period that I see what I’ve been about. I’ve no fears about making changes for the painting has a life of its own.”
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“Every good painter paints what he is.”
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“The painting has a life of its own. I try to let it come through.”
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“Every so often, a painter has to destroy painting. Cezanne did it, Picasso did it with Cubism. Then Pollock did it. He busted our idea of a picture all to hell.”
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Summary of Jackson Pollock
In its edition of August 8 th , 1949, Life magazine ran a feature article about Jackson Pollock that bore this question in the headline: “Is he the greatest living painter in the United States?” Could a painter who flung paint at canvases with a stick, who poured and hurled it to create roiling vortexes of color and line, possibly be considered “great”? New York’s critics certainly thought so, and Pollock’s pre-eminence among the Abstract Expressionists has endured, cemented by the legend of his alcoholism and his early death. The famous ‘drip paintings’ that he began to produce in the late 1940s represent one of the most original bodies of work of the century. At times they could suggest the life-force in nature itself, at others they could evoke man’s entrapment – in the body, in the anxious mind, and in the newly frightening modern world.
- Pollock’s tough and unsettled early life growing up in the American West shaped him into the bullish character he would become. Later, a series of influences came together to guide Pollock to his mature style: years spent painting realist murals in the 1930s showed him the power of painting on a large scale; Surrealism suggested ways to describe the unconscious; and Cubism guided his understanding of picture space.
- In 1939, Pollock began visiting a Jungian analyst to treat his alcoholism, and his analyst encouraged him to create drawings. These would later feed his paintings, and they shaped Pollock’s understanding of his pictures not only as outpourings of his own mind, but expressions that might stand for the terror of all modern humanity living in the shadow of nuclear war.
- Pollock’s greatness lies in developing one of the most radical abstract styles in the history of modern art, detaching line from color, redefining the categories of drawing and painting, and finding new means to describe pictorial space.
The Life of Jackson Pollock
Pollock lived the reclusive and passionate artistic life that ended in tragedy – at the source he had this self-described impulse: “Today painters do not have to go to a subject matter outside of themselves. Most modern painters work from a different source. They work from within.”
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Add interest to your walls with a striking piece of artwork from our gallery.
Placed singularly or grouped, create a focal point in your room with an abstract design. In bright colours or muted pastels, your artwork can be as vibrant or understated as you choose.
Portrait shots in striking black and white stand out in a room with a neutral design scheme. Create impact with a single piece, or place two or three complementary shots alongside each other.
Create a cohesive look for your hallway or living room with city prints, featuring famous landmarks depicted in Art Deco inspired black and gold.
A landscape map of the world works perfectly hung on the wall in your office or study, or even in your bedroom or living room to inspire your next adventure.
Bold botanical designs are perfect for the bathroom and calming seascapes and nature shots are ideal for your bedroom, providing a restful environment conducive to sleep.
Make a feature of your staircase with an array of artwork. Combine portrait and landscape shots for effect, then add mirrors and wall decorations to the mix for a truly bespoke look in your home.
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Art is about personal taste and making a statement. Even a child’s drawing can be the most fantastic piece of art.
Only you can decide what you like. There are no rules. So get started on your own collection. Take a look at these unique works, from our BoConcept Gallery collection. Try repeating the same style along a long wall.
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When painting a small space, two key things can go wrong. You use dark paint throughout, creating an oppressive feeling or you use neutrals throughout, creating something airy but boring. That’s how powerful paint can be.
According to The Spruce ‘lighter and cooler colors tend to recede; they appear farther away. Darker colors and warmer colors advance; they appear to move towards us.’ As a result, we can use different types of paint colors throughout a home to control the feel of a room.
For small spaces:
- paint a ceiling a light color to create the impression of more height;
- paint a room with light colors to enlarge a room;
- paint a room a dark color to make it cosy;
- paint vertical stripes to make a home feel taller; or
- paint horizontal stripes to make a home feel longer.
To give a small space some personality, accent neutral paint with bright accessories like rugs, cushions, throws and artwork.
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It’s OK, we’re not suggesting you channel the Harry Potter books and create an entire bedroom, but don’t be afraid to think outside the square and use the space available to you under the stairs for more than just storage.
Creative ideas to consider include a playroom, a reading nook, an office, a library, a powder room or wine storage. Genius!
Maximize Natural Light In A Small Space
Fool your brain into thinking you’re footloose and fancy free by maximizing natural light in a small space. Whether it’s an entire home or just a room you’re trying to enhance, natural light is your best friend.
No curtains or sheer curtains will help invite any natural light available to you, but if your windows are small or your building is shaded, you can also creatively use artificial lighting fixtures.
Don’t let furniture or other objects obscure a window as this will inhibit the amount of light that comes in and use strategically placed mirrors to reflect light back into the room.
Eli is Canvas Factory’s resident blogger and social media buff. She has a passion for art, craft, design, fashion and photography. She loves to explore the joys and challenges of family life, relationships, motherhood and pet ownership. Eli finds it’s more funny to poke fun at herself than others. She’s travelled extensively and considers herself a citizen of the world.
