19th March 2021, Sunflower with Exotic Flower , 2021
iPad painting printed on wove paper
89 x 63.5 cm
Edition of 50
The composition features a drooping sunflower and an exotic flower set against a rich burgundy background, creating a striking contrast. The use of a gingham tablecloth adds a touch of...
The composition features a drooping sunflower and an exotic flower set against a rich burgundy background, creating a striking contrast. The use of a gingham tablecloth adds a touch of domesticity, grounding the vibrant blooms in a familiar setting. Hockney's technique involves layering digital brushstrokes to mimic the texture and depth of traditional painting, demonstrating his ability to adapt and innovate within contemporary art practices. The work was created as part of a series focusing on floral arrangements in Hockney's Normandy home over the course of the global pandemic in 2021, and speaks to the artist's constant seeking of inspiration from organic forms. The piece also reflects his ongoing fascination with the changing seasons and the beauty of the natural world, a subject he has revisited throughout his career.
Exhibitions
Featured in the 20 Flowers and Some Bigger Pictures at the following locations:
Annely Juda Fine Art, London
3 Nov - 23 Dec 2022
Galerie Lelong & Co., Paris
3 Nov - 22 Dec 2022
Gray Gallery, Chicago
4 Nov 2022 - 23 Dec 2022
Pace Gallery, New York
12 Jan - 25 Feb 2023
Louis Vuitton Foundation, Paris
9 April - 31 August 2025