In Views of Hotel Well II, 1985, David Hockney again centres the composition around the hotel well, continuing his exploration of perspective and spatial distortion within the Moving Focus series. Unlike Views of Hotel Well I, the well here appears more gestural and sketch-like in nature, with loosely drawn brick forms layered across the structure in expressive linear marks. Hockney heightens the fish-eye effect seen throughout the series, curving and warping the composition to create a more exaggerated sense of movement and immersion. Surrounding the central well are scattered patches of green grass, simplified trees and sweeping black lines that move across the image with an almost spontaneous energy.
The composition is framed by the same red geometric flooring and three yellow pillars that appear throughout the series, while a deep blue roof structure encloses the upper section of the image. Through flattened forms, shifting viewpoints and vibrant colour contrasts, Hockney creates a scene that feels both architectural and abstract, balancing structure with spontaneity. Printed as a lithograph in colours, the work was released in an edition of 75, alongside 25 artist’s proofs, and reflects the experimental approach to printmaking and perspective that defined Hockney’s practice during the mid-1980s.
