Paul and Margaret Hockney, 2009

  • Back to: Computer drawings Paul and Margaret Hockney, 2009 is one of Hockney's Computer Portraits as part of the wider...
    Computer Drawing Printed by Inkjet
    49" x 33.5"
    Edition of 12
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    Paul and Margaret Hockney, 2009 is one of Hockney's Computer Portraits as part of the wider Computer Drawings collection created using early computer-based artistic technology. These works highlight Hockney's forward-thinking approach to art, embracing new digital tools to push creative boundaries.
     
    These portraits capture the essence of their subjects with modern, stylized lines and forms. Hockney’s use of early computer software demonstrates his adaptability, blending traditional portrait techniques with contemporary technology to produce visually captivating and innovative images.
     
  • "Most people don't look at a face too long; they tend to look away. But you do if you are painting a portrait"

     

    - David Hockney

    This portrait of Paul and Margaret Hockney, 2009 captures a quiet, almost meditative moment between the two. Paul is seated in a suit, deeply focused, while Margaret, dressed casually in a yellow shirt and plaid pants, holds a small object in her hands, both seemingly lost in thought. The minimalist background and simple seating draw attention to their introspective postures, highlighting the quiet companionship shared between them. The sketchy strokes and soft color palette enhance the intimate, contemplative atmosphere of the scene.

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