“Inspired by the work of Jackson Pollock, Hantaï would lay un-stretched canvas on the floor, fold and knot it before painting onto the crumpled surface. When unfolded, unpainted areas contrast with heavily coated sections in scattered planes. These canvases became more ordered over the next ten years as Hantaï experimented with folding, creases, colours and consistencies of paint to alter the texture and mood of each work. Hantaï’s work remained similar to Pollock in its floor-based approach, however opposing in his systematic development and overall acceptance of various elements of chance.” – AestheticaMag
