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Jerry Saltz

Just as Pollock used the drip to meld process and product, Richter 'found' and used the smudge and the blur to ravish the eye, creating works of psychic and physical power.

Jerry Saltz

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Jerry Saltz is saying that Pollock’s drip technique combined how the art was made with the final look, making the process part of the artwork itself. Similarly, Richter used smudges and blurs to captivate viewers, producing paintings that have a strong emotional and visual impact.

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