Summary
Mati and her magical sidekick Dada travel back in time to meet Jackson Pollock and discover huge abstract paintings made by dripping and splashing paint. Together they explore his 'drip' paintings made on the floor and learn about the United States in the 1940s and 50s. A gentle, funny introduction to a great artist for young viewers.
Viewer safety
All ages
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Teaching resources
Discussion questions
Watch how Mati and Dada meet Jackson Pollock, then talk it over:
- What kind of art did Jackson Pollock make, and what made it stand out?
- What did you notice about Jackson Pollock's style — the colors, shapes, or lines they used?
- How did living in the United States in the 1940s and 50s shape the art Jackson Pollock made?
- Which work by Jackson Pollock would you most want to see in real life? Why?
Quick work-a-long
Words to know: abstract expressionism, drip, action painting
Try it: make a drip or splatter painting by flicking paint onto paper (outside!). Then share one choice you made that Jackson Pollock might have liked.