• Yosemite No. 21, 2010
    iPad drawing printed on paper
    37 x 28 in
    Edition of 25

    Yosemite No. 21, 2010

    Yosemite No. 21 is part of a 25-edition print release for Hockney's stunning Yosemite Suite. This piece presents a stylised view of Yosemite National Park, filled with expressive green slopes, abstracted foliage forms, and gestural yellow highlights, all under a sliver of pale blue sky.
     
    This iPad-based suite highlights Hockney’s ability to harness digital speed and flexibility without sacrificing craft. His Yosemite drawings bring out the movement, rhythm, and spirit of the American landscape.
  • "I have never seen an ugly natural landscape"

    - David Hockney

    Measuring 37" x 28", Yosemite No. 21 presents a vivid and abstract interpretation of Yosemite’s landscape, where undulating hills and valleys are depicted in vibrant greens and yellows. The piece is distinguished by Hockney's playful use of lines and patterns, which suggest the natural contours of the terrain while infusing the scene with a sense of movement. The dark shadows and highlighted areas create a striking contrast that guides the viewer's eye through the composition, evoking the depth and grandeur of the landscape. This work exemplifies Hockney's unique ability to transform traditional subjects into bold, contemporary art through his innovative use of digital tools.
  • 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