• Yosemite No. 19, 2010
    iPad drawing printed on paper
    37 x 28 in
    Edition of 25

    Yosemite No. 19, 2010

    Yosemite No. 19 is part of a 25-edition print release for Hockney's stunning Yosemite Suite. This piece depicts a vibrant forest scene in Yosemite National Park, where a large, textured boulder rests behind a centrally placed pink tree, surrounded by stylised evergreens and luminous green foliage.
     
    The Yosemite Suite affirms Hockney’s gift for rendering light and texture with modern tools like the iPad. Each work reveals his continued exploration of how digital drawing can enhance the experience of place.
  • "I have never seen an ugly natural landscape"

    - David Hockney

    Measuring 37" x 28", Yosemite No. 19 offers a unique perspective on the Yosemite landscape, focusing on the contrast between the vibrant green forest and a strikingly textured rock formation. The composition is dominated by the tall, slender trees that frame the central rock, their vertical lines contrasting with the organic, rounded shapes of the stone. Hockney's use of vivid colors and dynamic brushstrokes enhances the sense of depth and texture, making the rock appear almost alive within the forest. The juxtaposition of the soft green hues with the bold, almost otherworldly tones of the rock creates a visually compelling scene that invites viewers to explore the interplay between nature's elements. This piece reflects Hockney's masterful ability to merge natural beauty with digital artistry, resulting in a work that is both innovative and evocative.
  • Notable Exhibitions

    Freedom of Movement (2022-23)

    National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne, Australia

           

    David Hockney's Yosemite (2019-20)

    Heard Museum, Phoenix, USA

    David Hockney: The Yosemite Suite (2017)

    Galerie Lelong & Co, Paris, France

     

    David Hockney: The Yosemite Suite (2016)

    Nishimura Gallery, Tokyo, Japan

    David Hockney: The Yosemite Suite (2017)

    Annely Juda Fine Art, London, UK

     

    David Hockney: The Yosemite Suite (2016)

    Pace Gallery, New York, USA