Arshile Gorky

Arshile Gorky was an influential Armenian-American painter known for pioneering Abstract Expressionism. His work blends Surrealist and modernist elements, emphasizing emotional expression through abstract forms, bold colors, and fluid lines. Gorky's art often reflects personal history, trauma, and a quest for identity, influenced by his childhood struggles and loss. Despite a turbulent life marked by tragedy and illness, he profoundly impacted 20th-century American art, inspiring future generations of artists with his innovative style and focus on spontaneity and emotional depth.