In the pantheon of Abstract Expressionism, there is no figure more revered than Willem de Kooning. His swirling, gestural abstractions were the embodiment of the movement's ethos: freedom, spontaneity, and a dash of madness.
De Kooning's unique approach to art was as much about process as product. He'd often start with a loose idea, then let his subconscious guide the brushstrokes. The resulting works were as much a reflection of his inner turmoil as his artistic vision.