My Kid Could Paint That: is there anything there? Marla painting, Pollock painting, and abstract art in the 21st century.(2007 TORONTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL) From: CineAction | Date: June 22, 2007| Author: Morrison, Susan | COPYRIGHT 2007 CineAction. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Art on Film I: Pollock Painting

Probably the most famous example of an artist filmed in the process of painting an artwork is the brief colour footage of Jackson Pollock shot by Hans Namuth at Pollock's studio (and home) in Springs, Long Island in 1950. Two different moments are extant: the first depicts Pollock out of doors working on an already-in-progress canvas spread out in front of him on a concrete platform. He holds cans of liquid paint and we watch while he walk...