Clyfford Still

Clyfford Still was an American painter whose work focused on the abstract. His work in the abstract predated some prominent abstract artists such as Pollock and Rothko, and is often cited as a pioneer who helped lead the art movement of Abstract Expressionism. One of the particular caveats of his work was his interest in edges and borders, as he noted that “It’s intolerable to be stopped by a frame’s edge.”

Still’s work continues to have influence in the modern day, and his paintings have been in exhibitions and museums around the world.