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DAVID HOCKNEY ARRIVAL OF SPRING IN WOLDGATE
iPad drawing on 4 sheets of paper

93 x 70 inch

Edition of 10

THE ARRIVAL OF SPRING IN WOLDGATE, EAST YORKSHIRE, 29 December No. 2 2011

The Arrival of Spring in Woldgate, East Yorkshire, 29 December No.2 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.

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"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 captures a quiet, rain-soaked country lane surrounded by bare trees and evergreen foliage. The path is lined with fallen leaves, and puddles reflect the overcast sky and the surrounding trees, adding depth and texture to the scene. The dynamic composition, combined with the large-scale digital medium, highlights Hockney's ability to blend technology with traditional landscape themes, creating a contemporary yet timeless work of art. The rich browns, greens, and reflective surfaces evoke the mood of a late winter day, inviting viewers into a contemplative and serene atmosphere where the beauty of nature is subtly revealed in the aftermath of rain.