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DAVID HOCKNEY Computer drawings
Computer Drawings Printed by Inkjet

48.25" x 37"

Edition of 25

Summer Road Near Kilham, 2008

Summer Road Near Kilham, 2008 is a 25-edition release categorised as part of the Computer Drawings series. This piece shows a stylised digital landscape with a striking purple-hued pathway winding through verdant trees and open fields. Lush, layered foliage in varying green tones flanks the route, while dark branches arch overhead to frame the scene. This contemporary forest-path illustration blends natural scenery with bold colour contrasts for a surreal woodland aesthetic.

Leveraging Adobe Photoshop in 2008, Hockney’s Computer Drawings blend traditional sketching with modern digital art techniques, spanning landscapes, still life, and portraiture.

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"Most artists, good artists, trust their intuition. I trust mine. Sometimes it leads you to make mistakes, but that hardly matters"

- David Hockney

This piece, created using digital tools, exemplifies Hockney's innovative approach to blending traditional landscape themes with modern technology. The vibrant green trees lining the path are meticulously detailed, creating a sense of depth and perspective that draws the viewer into the scene. The road itself, rendered in a striking purple, adds an unexpected and surreal element to the otherwise naturalistic setting. This juxtaposition highlights Hockney's ability to manipulate color and form to create a visually engaging and thought-provoking piece. The overall composition, with its play of light, shadow, and color, reflects the tranquility of a summer day while also emphasizing the unique possibilities that digital art offers in reinterpreting the natural world.