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DAVID HOCKNEY ARRIVAL OF SPRING IN WOLDGATE
iPad drawing on 4 sheets of paper

93 x 70 inch

Edition of 10

THE ARRIVAL OF SPRING IN WOLDGATE, EAST YORKSHIRE, 2 June 2011

The Arrival of Spring in Woldgate, East Yorkshire, 2 June 2011 is a David Hockney iPad drawing from the 10-edition, large size print release of his 12-part Arrival of Spring in Woldgate collection. This piece shows the arrival of spring through vibrant green foliage and filtered light. A sunlit path winds through a dense forest, bordered by blooming wildflowers. New leaves unfurl on the trees, evoking the freshness and growth of the season.

The Arrival of Spring in Woldgate series showcases Hockney’s fusion of plein-air tradition with digital innovation. Created entirely on the iPad in 2011, this collection reflects the transition from winter to spring in Yorkshire through expressive mark-making, dynamic colour, and painterly digital texture.

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"It's always difficult to see the present"

- David Hockney

This vibrant iPad drawing exemplifies David Hockney's innovative approach to art. Measuring 93" x 70", the piece features a quiet woodland path shaded by tall trees, with rich green foliage surrounding the scene and a warm, dappled light filtering through. 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 deep greens and subtle play of light and shadow capture the peaceful, introspective atmosphere of a late spring day, inviting viewers into the calm and beauty of nature's embrace.