The New York School, Abstract Expressionism and Pollock’s Gestural Abstraction

Cyril Connolly, the influential British critic and editor at the mid 20th century mark, turned his gaze to the work produced by Gestural Abstractionists and stated:  “Today the function of the artist is to bring imagination to science and science to imagination, where they meet, in the myth.”  What do you believe Connolly was referring to in this comment and do you concur with his notion?  Also, does Connolly’s remark offer genuine insight into the work of artists like Jackson Pollock?  Your thoughts?

Photo of Cyril Connolly

Photo of Jackson Pollock Painting