Five Candles, 2011

  • Back to: early digital works Five Candles, 2011 is a 25-edition release and is one of Hockney's iPad drawings. This...
    iPad drawing on paper
    37 1/8 x 28 in
    94 x 71 cm
    Edition of 25
     
    Five Candles, 2011 is a 25-edition release and is one of Hockney's iPad drawings. This work depicts an intricate candelabra with five lit candles against a vivid red background. Small details, such as light glinting off the candelabra highlights Hockney's attention to detail and skill in capturing beauty in day to day objects and scenes.
  • "Understanding a tool doesn't explain the magic of creation. Nothing can"

     

    - David Hockney

    The digital works capture vibrant landscapes, still lifes, and intimate portraits with a modern twist. Hockney's use of digital media highlights his adaptability and willingness to experiment with contemporary tools, blending traditional artistic techniques with cutting-edge technology to produce visually striking and evocative images. These pieces exemplify Hockney’s continued exploration of technology, rendered with a bold palette and confident linework.
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