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What does it mean?
Pollock explains moving away from traditional tools to raw materials.
In plain terms
He prefers sticks and sand over brushes and canvas.
What can you take from it?
Artists can redefine their tools.

Where it applies

  • art practice
  • creative choices

Putting it to work

  • explore non-traditional materials

Questions to consider

  • Do tools limit art?

Another view

It requires skill to make raw materials work.

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