KC Pollak
Crying Up, Original Abstract Ink Painting on Yupo Paper
2020

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Crying Up, Original Abstract Painting, 2020 12" x 12" (HxW) Alcohol Ink on Yupo Paper There is an ethereality to this abstract work by artist KC Pollak. As the ink flows out in multiple directions, it is as if the energy is coming forth from within the paper, bursting through to create the dripping patterns in blue and white. The inclusion of dots along the flows of color feels magical, almost as if they appeared as an illusion. Artist Commentary: I call ‘Crying Up’ a form of crying that ultimately ends up making your soul feel better. The ‘Up’ part is crying out to the Holy Spirit at the same time. Our souls are intricately intertwined with the Spirit and when we are heartbroken, so is He. He is waiting there to soothe our soul … if we allow it and are open and receptive. It’s easy to let the troubles of the world pile up and then get overwhelmed by them and never once cry out. We’re told from childhood to just toughen up. Crying is for babies and sissies. But it isn’t. It’s why we have tears ducts. Tears wash the eyes clean. Tears can wash our souls clean too. If we cry for the sake of crying, then we sometimes end up feeling empty inside. If we cry out to nothing, it leaves us feeling emptier. Depression sets in and then my soul spiral down into a black empty nothingness. This has been the story of my life for decades. I now find that I no longer have the need to cry as much … now that I have a connection with the Holy Spirit inside (not just outside). When I do cry, it’s refreshing and redemptive. It is healing. Try crying up and reaching for the one who created us instead of feeding the darkness. This piece took me several days to create. I used micro brushes in creating the tiny, fine details on this one. It just so happened that I had done some crying soon after starting this one and it changed the direction this piece entirely. It changed it for the better, I think. The area in which I live (western slope of Colorado) always give me color and composition inspiration. The ever-changing colors of the environment, depending on sunrise, sunset, or just middle of the day … are endlessly fascinating. Never are two days the same. I am so thankful I live here and get to be inspired by the nature around me on a daily basis. I hope the colors and this piece bring a soothing (as well as energetic) feel to whatever space you decide to put it in. It also has a great motion to it, as well. Enjoy! About the artist: I have been an artist all my life, ever since I could hold a pencil. I have always loved to draw and paint. My styles have varied over the years from realism to abstract and everything in between. The mediums I most enjoy working with are: oil, colored pencil, charcoal, graphite, watercolor, pen & ink, alcohol ink, and acrylic. Currently I am experiencing a mammoth amount of creative freedom working on abstract art. In 2015, I donated one of my kidneys to a young woman who had only been born with one very diseased kidney. Since then she has been thriving and now going to college and living her life. What a blessing! I consider this a privilege and I'm so happy I was a match for her. I have lived all over the country (U.S.). I primarily grew up in Woodland Park, CO. Following living in Woodland, I lived in Durango, CO, Farmington, NM, Houston, TX, Philadelphia, PA, Atlanta, GA and currently live in Montrose, CO (hopefully for good). I thankfully found my way back to Colorado. We live near Colona, in the shadow of Buckhorn Mountain (west/central Colorado) and absolutely love this place! It is remote, uncluttered, quiet, peaceful and beautiful. The inspiration I feel in my heart here is something I’ll be forever grateful for. It makes my soul sing! I love to ski and am glad I live near some great places. Telluride, Crested Butte, Aspen, etc ... when money allows. On February 12, 2017 I was in a ski accident in Telluride. Someone hit me from behind and knocked me unconscious for a few minutes (yes, I was wearing a helmet) and broke my collar bone. The guy hit me and left me for dead. He still has yet to be found. It's considered a felony to hit and run, just like in a car. Consequently, I suffered a concussion that has changed my life forever. My creativity has changed. Something happened to my eyes and I have a hard time doing the tiny details I used to do. But something also clicked in terms of how I approach my art. The freedom of abstraction has helped me heal and cope. Not only from the accident but with so many areas of my life. I have learned what true forgiveness means (to give as well as receive). I have a new appreciation for how fragile our lives really are and just how quickly life can be taken from us. A lot of things can change in the blink of an eye! That moment created a complete paradigm shift in my life. Mostly for the better. I’m involved in an art mentoring program called Art Partners. I mentor a young boy (age 10). He created a piece that won first place in the student category of the Ouray Alpine Artist’s Holiday art show (nationwide) as well as 1st place in The Montrose Visual Arts Guild 2018 art show. I love the fact that I get to help shape this young man's creative future. He's my lil buddy. There is an old cabin (100+ yrs old) on the property where I live that I have turned into my art studio. It’s my retreat and sanctuary. While I'm in this cabin, creativity just bursts forth in a riot of paint and color! This, I believe, is my heavenly father working through me. I'm still not sure what the grand purpose is but I keep my mind and heart open. I'm expecting adventure because, really, there's no way to know what's next. Like I always say,"the point is not to live forever but to create something that does." Keywords: alcohol, alcoholink, abstract, ink, adirondak, fluid, fluidart, flow, flowart, design, above, below, travel, holyspirit, crying, cry, soothe, soul, spirit, holy, understand, understanding, soul, eternity, homedecor, décor, fineart, colorado, coloradoartist, coloradocolors, buckhornart, ranger, rangerink, alcoholink, interior, interiordesign, livingroom, den, familyroom, bedroom, kitchen, bathroom, hallway, tvroom, sunroom, diningroom, office

Creator:

KC Pollak (American)

Creation Year:

2020

Dimensions:

Height: 12 in (30.48 cm)Width: 12 in (30.48 cm)

Medium:

Ink,Paper

Movement & Style:

Abstract

Period:

21st Century

Condition:

Gallery Location:

Boston, MA

Reference Number:

Seller: 617421stDibs: LU163429556122

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I have been an artist all my life, ever since I could hold a pencil. I have always loved to draw and paint. My styles have varied over the years from realism to abstract and everything in between. The mediums I most enjoy working with are: oil, colored pencil, charcoal, graphite, watercolor, pen & ink, alcohol ink, and acrylic. Currently I am experiencing a mammoth amount of creative freedom working on abstract art. We live near Colona, in the shadow of Buckhorn Mountain (west/central Colorado) and absolutely love this place! It is remote, uncluttered, quiet, peaceful and beautiful. The inspiration I feel in my heart here is something I’ll be forever grateful for. It makes my soul sing! On February 12, 2017 I was in a ski accident in Telluride. Someone hit me from behind and knocked me unconscious for a few minutes (yes, I was wearing a helmet) and broke my collar bone. Consequently, I suffered a concussion that has changed my life forever. My creativity has changed. Something happened to my eyes and I have a hard time doing the tiny details I used to do. But something also clicked in terms of how I approach my art. The freedom of abstraction has helped me heal and cope. Not only from the accident but with so many areas of my life. I have learned what true forgiveness means (to give as well as receive). I have a new appreciation for how fragile our lives really are and just how quickly life can be taken from us. A lot of things can change in the blink of an eye! That moment created a complete paradigm shift in my life. Mostly for the better. There is an old cabin (100+ yrs old) on the property where I live that I have turned into my art studio. It’s my retreat and sanctuary. While I'm in this cabin, creativity just bursts forth in a riot of paint and color! This, I believe, is my heavenly father working through me. I'm still not sure what the grand purpose is but I keep my mind and heart open. I'm expecting adventure because, really, there's no way to know what's next. Like I always say, "the point is not to live forever but to create something that does."