• THE ARRIVAL OF SPRING IN WOLDGATE, EAST YORKSHIRE, 17 May 2011, 2011
    iPad drawing printed on paper
    55in x 41.5 In
    Edition of 25

    THE ARRIVAL OF SPRING IN WOLDGATE, EAST YORKSHIRE, 17 May 2011, 2011

    The Arrival of Spring in Woldgate, East Yorkshire, 17 May 2011 is a David Hockney iPad drawing from the 25-edition, regular size print release of his acclaimed 49-part Arrival of Spring in Woldgate series. This composition captures a vivid patch of wildflowers blooming in the Yorkshire countryside, with clusters of cream, pink, and violet blossoms rising from dense spring grass. The scene pulses with the energy of renewal, conveyed through rich digital brushwork and harmonious colour.

     

    Hockney’s iPad series celebrates seasonal transformation with painterly immediacy and digital fluency. Each Arrival of Spring work fuses modern technology with classical landscape vision, reaffirming his role in redefining how we experience nature through contemporary art.

     
  • "It's always difficult to see the present"

    - David Hockney

    This vibrant iPad drawing exemplifies David Hockney's innovative approach to art. Measuring 55" x 41.5", the piece captures the essence of a spring meadow, filled with a diverse array of wildflowers in shades of yellow, pink, and blue, set against a backdrop of lush green grass. The dynamic composition, combined with the digital medium, highlights Hockney's ability to blend technology with traditional landscape themes, creating a contemporary yet timeless work of art. The vivid colors and intricate details of the flowers evoke the richness and vitality of spring, drawing viewers into a vibrant and flourishing natural scene.

  • Notable Exhibitions

    David Hockney (2023)

    Museum of Contemporary Art, Tokyo, Japan

    David Hockney (2017)

    Centre Pompidou, Paris, France

    David Hockney (2017)

    Tate Britain, London, UK

    David Hockney: L'Arrivee du Printemps (2016)

    Foundation Vincent Van Gogh Arles, France

    The Arrival of Spring (2015)

    Galerie Lelong, Paris, France

    The Arrival of Spring (2014)

    Pace, New York, NY, USA

    The Arrival of Spring (2014)

    Annely Juda Fine Art, London, UK

    The Arrival of Spring (2014)

    L.A. Louver, Venice, CA, USA