matthÿs gerber
Paul Jackson Pollock: A Revolutionary in Paint Jackson Pollock, born January 28, 1912, in Cody, Wyoming, was more than just an American painter; he was a seismic shift in the world of art. His life, marked by both creative brilliance and personal struggles, culminated in a revolutionary approach to painting that continues to captivate and challenge viewers today. From his humble beginnings on the vast plains of the West to the vibrant studios of New York City, Pollock’s journey embodies the spirit of innovation and the relentless pursuit of artistic expression. Pollock's early life was shap…
The Subject Atlas
A chart of matthÿs gerber's corpus mapped not by date but by subject. Spokes are what they painted; rings are when; and the threads between stars reveal the patrons and places that secretly connect them.
Spokes — Subject
Each arm of the atlas gathers works by what they depict: portraits, sacred scenes, mythologies, and the scientific studies. Click a spoke to swing that cluster to the top.
Rings — Career Period
Distance from the center marks time. The innermost ring is the earliest period; the outermost, the final years. Style matures as you move outward.
Threads — Shared Context
Coloured lines link works bound by the same patron, commission, or theme. Trace a context to watch related clusters light up across subjects.
