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The Jack Tilton Gallery is pleased to present “Tiffany / Pollock” an exhibition that explores intriguing parallels between the art of Louis Comfort Tiffany (1848–1933) and Jackson Pollock (1912–1956). On view from November 11 through December 23, the show will feature paintings and drawings by Pollock, and lamps, vessels, enamels, a stained-glass window, and other objects by Tiffany. Comparisons will focus on their use of abstract line, their notion of nature, and how they exploited a sense of backlighting to illuminate their materials and forms. “Tiffany / Pollock” is conceived by artist Richard Tuttle and organized by Jack Tilton. An accompanying text written by Tuttle will be available. There will be an opening reception on Friday, November 11, from 5 to 7 pm.
Tiffany and Pollock are, of course, two very different artists. Tiffany revolutionized the use of glass in art. At the turn of the century he was the leader of an Art Nouveau empire, designing glassworks and other objects, many of which featured representational elements in jewel-like splendor. Pollock revolutionized painting. By midcentury, he was the rugged hero of Abstract Expressionism, flinging enamel house paint on unstretched canvas to create images that defied recognizable form. Yet the two artists have affinities that today invite comparison.
