• THE ARRIVAL OF SPRING IN WOLDGATE, EAST YORKSHIRE, 2 June 2011
    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 part of a 10-edition, large size, print release from the 12-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.

     
  • "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.
  • 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