Million Dollar Painting Pooja Sanghvi
Concept/Problem I am studying the art market, because I want to know and understand what makes an artwork a master piece. Is monetary value of an artwork important in determining its aesthetic value. I also want to understand abstract expressionism and the misconception of “I can do that”
Audience People that have an appreciation for art and understand abstract expressionism. Art Curators. Upper Class
Artist of Research Jackson Pollock American Painter born in 1912 Major figure in the abstract expressionist movement Unique style of drip painting Created the third most expensive painting No
No. 5, 1948 Dimensions m x 1.2 m First sold to Alfonso A. Ossorio for US$1500 in January 1949 In November 2006, David Martínez purchased Jackson Pollock’s No. 5 from David Geffen for US$140 million
All about Beards Medium – Acrylic on wood and canvas
What to do next? Create series of abstract paintings (Continuing on the beard series. Find art curators- artists- elite group. Get a value for the artwork from the above for the paintings. Interview. Compare the values and understand the pricing of artworks. What criteria's can lead to increase in price and demand of an artwork.