Existentialism is a series of choices and responsibility. People have to make choices and the acceptance of consequences and the path taken. Jackson Pollock is an existential artist because he tries to break out of the mold of traditional art and create his own path. His creative process involves making and designing something that has never been done before, and as an effect he accepts the criticism and owning up to his work. Jackson Pollock's art and existentialism began it's rootsaround the same time period so both were new concepts trying to define themselves.