• Hockney iPad drawing of Woldgate lane with mauve road, leafy hedgerows and soft blue sky from 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, 31 May No. 1 2011

    The Arrival of Spring in Woldgate, East Yorkshire, 31 May No. 1 2011 is a David Hockney iPad drawing from the 10-edition, large size print release of his 12-part Arrival of Spring in Woldgate series. This piece shows the arrival of spring through fresh growth and brightened woodland textures. A vivid purple path cuts through dense green foliage beneath flowering trees and tall trunks. Cow parsley lines the verge, while sunlight glows at the path’s end, inviting onward movement.

     

    The Arrival of Spring in Woldgate series captures the changing Yorkshire landscape through Hockney’s use of digital brushwork, layering colour and line with remarkable freshness. Created on the iPad, the collection blends tradition with innovation, an expressive and pioneering contribution to digital landscape art.

     
  • "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 shaded forest path bathed in a soft, purple hue, leading the viewer through a tunnel of dense, green foliage. 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 interplay of light and color, with the vivid greens contrasting against the purple path, captures the tranquil and enchanting atmosphere of a spring day in the woods, inviting viewers to journey deeper into this serene natural scene.
  • 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