• DAVID HOCKNEY   ARRIVAL OF SPRING IN WOLDGATE
  • THE ARRIVAL OF SPRING IN WOLDGATE, EAST YORKSHIRE, 30 March 2011
    iPad drawing printed on paper
    55in x 41.5 In
    Edition of 25

    THE ARRIVAL OF SPRING IN WOLDGATE, EAST YORKSHIRE, 30 March 2011

    The Arrival of Spring in Woldgate, East Yorkshire, 30 March 2011 is part of a 25-edition, regular size, print release from the 49-part collection of David Hockney’s The Arrival of Spring in Woldgate. Each piece presents the changing seasons on different days over the course of a year in 2011.

     

    The Arrival of Spring in Woldgate captures the vibrant shift from winter to spring using his iPad, blending modern technology with traditional landscape art. Each piece is vibrant yet peaceful, depicting blossoming trees and awakening nature in Yorkshire. The digital brushstrokes add texture and depth, inviting viewers to experience spring’s beauty through Hockney’s eyes, making this series a key part of his catalogue raisonne.

     
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  • "People just don't notice the spring sometimes"

    - David Hockney

    This vibrant iPad drawing exemplifies David Hockney's innovative approach to art. Measuring 55" x 41.5", the piece showcases a sunlit path winding through a lush, tree-lined landscape with soft, pastel hues of green and pink.
    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 gentle colors and intricate details evoke a serene atmosphere, capturing the quiet beauty of nature awakening in spring.

  • 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

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