Paul Jenkins was a pioneering Abstract Expressionist known for his innovative painting techniques. Using intuitive, chance-based methods like pouring and manipulating paint directly on the canvas, he created vibrant, fluid compositions characterized by luminous washes of transparent color. Jenkins' unique approach, influenced by Eastern philosophy and the work of fellow abstract artists, earned him acclaim and retrospectives at major museums worldwide. His distinctive paintings, described as "too beautiful for their own good," have come to embody the spirit and invention of post-war American abstraction.