Jackson Pollock redefined the painting methods with his unique style. He was re-christened as Jack, the Dripper by Time magazine in 1956 to identify him with the 'drip' method he employed in his 'action painting'. He was known for the use of unconventional painting media, the paint applicators, and the painting methods and challenged the conventional painters by applying these unique ways of painting. He involved his entire body while painting and used the 'drip' and the 'pour' methods to apply paints on large frames including the floors of the rooms. Sometimes he used unusual objects such as hard sticks, basting syringes, etc., to apply paint.

'The Deep' is considered to be the last known work from this dancing painter. 'The deep', like most of his last paintings, symbolized the duality of the creation. The combination of black and white, dark and light, deep and shallow- these figurative images are nothing but the manifestation of the spirit of a mind craving for freedom. He wished to attain wisdom through his works and liberate his life by living the role of a creator.

'The Deep' is a classic example of abstractionism. The dark fissure embanked by the white surfs in this painting resembles a corpse that is merging into the white background. At the first sight, it appears to be going down, but on keen observation you may feel that it is coming up. It is for the esthete to perceive it the way he wants. The oneness of the dual forces of the nature is established here. Through his painting, he showed the world that the light of life cannot be experienced without a frame of darkness. The ability of two-dimensional art to create a three-dimensional visual effect is best viewed in such creations. The Deep thus challenges the limitations of the creativity and also the limitations of the artists.

Pollock's last days were not very enthusiastic. It was during this period he moved to a more commercial gallery and worked for them. The work pressure induced this sensitive artist to seek shelter under alcohol. He died in a car accident at Springs, New York, on August 11, 1956, as a result of drunken driving. He was 44 then. Pollock's death left the world with an unfinished canvas.