• 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 a David Hockney iPad drawing from the 25-edition, regular size print release of his 49-part digital series The Arrival of Spring in Woldgate. This digital painting captures a gently curving country lane illuminated by soft spring light. A felled tree stump in the foreground contrasts with emerging yellow foliage, while conifers and red brick structures lend depth and texture to the right side of the composition.

     

    Blending observational detail with the expressive potential of iPad drawing, Hockney’s Arrival of Spring series offers a modern interpretation of seasonal change in East Yorkshire. The collection showcases his innovative approach to landscape, reaffirming his position at the forefront of contemporary digital art.

     
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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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