Head of E.O.W. II, 1961 Frank Auerbach is a expressionist, figurative painter who is know for using thick paint and layers of paper to create his work. I find the way that he works very inspiring as he thinks that once you begin to like a peice of work you have to destroy it in order to gain the most out of your creation. I think he does this because once you start likeing something you begin to get a specific idea of what you want. By allowing yourself to destory it opens up endless possibilities. His paintings become so heavy during this process and in the past has had to have his painting layed out on the floor instead of up on the wall from the sheer weight. His earlier work has been said to be almost skulptural.
Head Of J.Y.M 1973
His work has made me realise its ok to experiment, mess up your work and test out even the sillyest of ideas. Pondering over ideas wont get the same result as trying them out.
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