The Arrival of Spring in Woldgate, East Yorkshire, 31 May No. 2 2011 is a David Hockney iPad drawing from the 25-edition, regular size print release of his 49-part Arrival of Spring in Woldgate collection. This piece shows the arrival of spring through luminous light and vivid greenery. A mauve-hued country lane winds between flowering hedgerows and trees in leaf. Above, a pale blue sky with soft clouds enhances the sense of warmth and renewal.
Created in 2011 using an iPad, Hockney’s Arrival of Spring series transforms traditional landscape observation into a digital experience. The collection captures the evolving beauty of East Yorkshire with layered colour and expressive mark-making, reaffirming Hockney’s innovation in contemporary British art.
This vibrant iPad drawing exemplifies David Hockney's innovative approach to art. Measuring 55" x 41.5", the piece features a sunlit country path, bathed in soft pink hues, winding through lush, green hedges and trees under a bright blue sky. 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 contrast between the vivid pink path and the vibrant greenery captures the lively and refreshing atmosphere of late spring, inviting viewers to experience the warmth and tranquility of a bright, beautiful day in nature.
iPad drawing printed on paper55in x 41.5 In, Edition of 25©David Hockney
