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

    THE ARRIVAL OF SPRING IN WOLDGATE, EAST YORKSHIRE, 25 March 2011, 2011

    The Arrival of Spring in Woldgate, East Yorkshire, 25 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 vibrant piece captures a country lane flanked by dense spring greenery and scattered yellow daffodils in the foreground. A road sign stands quietly to the left, while the pink-toned path winds into the trees under a muted sky, evoking a sense of movement and seasonal freshness.

     

    Hockney’s 2011 iPad series transforms traditional landscape art through expressive, touch-based techniques. By recording nature’s transformation in East Yorkshire with digital fluency and painterly sensitivity, The Arrival of Spring stands as a landmark in Hockney’s oeuvre and a benchmark for contemporary digital landscape practice.

     
  • "Trees are fascinating things. Every one is different, like we are; every leaf is different"

    - David Hockney

    This vibrant iPad drawing exemplifies David Hockney's innovative approach to art. Measuring 55" x 41.5", the piece showcases a tree-lined path with blossoming daffodils and the fresh green hues of early spring. 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 use of color and texture invites viewers into the serene and rejuvenating atmosphere of 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