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David Hockney
Drawing in a Printing Machine
1 May - 11 July 2009
David Hockney is once again exploiting the possibilities
of new technology in art and this exhibition at Annely Juda Fine Art
will show the striking results of his latest exploration.
The show comprises 28 limited edition prints that Hockney has drawn on
his computer using Photoshop and Graphics Tablet. Hockney stated that
it is only in the last year that computer software has advanced enough
to keep up with the artist’s hand and allow
sufficient sensitivity of colour and painterly line.
“
There are
advantages and disadvantages to anything new in mediums for artists,
but the speed allowed here with colour is something new, swapping brushes
in the hand with oil watercolour takes time.”
This show – on two floors of the gallery - includes 10 landscapes
from Hockney’s Yorkshire homeland
and 18 portraits in editions between 7 and 25. The sitters include David
Hockney’s brother, sister, friends and colleagues. Far from allowing
the artist to cheat, this new technique – sometimes
printed over 2 metres wide – shows Hockney’s hand and skill
in minute detail and vivid colour. They show the accuracy and fluidity
of his line, depth and character as clearly as a unique painting or drawing
with a vibrant and
direct presence.
This is the first time these works have been shown in
Europe – the
landscape prints can also be seen at a major museum exhibition of over
70 new Yorkshire Landscape paintings, drawings and prints at Museum Würth,
Schwäbisch Hall, Germany.
Click here to visit Museum Würth's website
David Hockney was born in Bradford in 1937 and studied
at the Royal College of Art between 1959 and 1962. His first solo exhibition
was in 1963. Annely Juda Fine Art
have represented David Hockney since 1996. Over many years David Hockney
has been known for responding to new technological possibilities and
has famously used polaroid photography, faxed images and photocopying
in
his art.
A fully illustrated 72 page hardback catalogue is available on request.
Opening hours Monday- Friday 10am-6pm, Saturday 11-5pm.
For further information about David Hockney please contact the gallery.
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Click here for other works by David Hockney
Annely Juda Fine Art
23 Dering Street
London
W1S 1AW
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7629 7578
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7491 2139
