Paul Jenkins: A Pioneer of Flowing Color and Conceptual Abstraction Paul Jenkins (July 12, 1923 – June 9, 2012) stands as a singular figure in the landscape of American abstract expressionism. Born in Kansas City, Missouri, his artistic journey began with formal training at the Art Students League of New York under Yasuo Kuniyoshi, fostering an early appreciation for Japanese aesthetics and influencing his distinctive visual language. This formative period laid the groundwork for Jenkins’ groundbreaking exploration into lyrical abstraction – a movement characterized by its deliberate avoidan…