25th July 7th August 2021, Rain on the Pond, 2021 is a limited edition work from David Hockney’s recent digital practice. The scene captures rippling water within a garden pond, animated by summer rain that disturbs the surface in soft circular patterns. Surrounding greenery and reflections add depth, while bright colour accents hint at shifting light across the water. The result is a calm yet dynamic composition grounded in observation and translated through precise digital mark making.
Created using an iPad in 2021, this edition highlights Hockney’s continued push into digital image making, evolving his lifelong interest in landscape and perception. The Rain on the Pond works demonstrate how portable technology allows him to work quickly from life, producing richly coloured prints that blend immediacy with refined composition for contemporary collectors.
