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Medium: Photographic print
Edition size: 25
Year: 2018
Size: H 115cm x W 90cm
Signed: Yes
Format: Signed Print
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Auction Date | Auction House | Location | Hammer Price | Return to Seller | Buyer Paid |
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September 2024 | Phillips London | United Kingdom | |||
June 2021 | Cornette de Saint Cyr Paris | France |
Focus Moving is a photographic drawing printed on two sheets of paper by British artist, David Hockney. Created in 2018, this signed artwork was released in an edition size of 25. The work, abstract in its nature, depicts seven robust table trolleys and three wooden stools laid out across an industrial room in an unruly manner. Each trolley is built of three platforms, a yellow one placed on top, blue one at the bottom and red in the middle. Three-dimensional numbers were placed on the stools and the top surface of each trolley. A small scale-drawing is hung on the beige wall, providing a visual representation of the spatial arrangement of the floor. By numbering each object in the room, Hockney establishes a dialogue with the small-scale drawing, making the viewer’s experience of space multilayered and complex.
Like so often in his paintings and prints, Hockney does not follow conventional rules of perspective, seeking a more dynamic way of seeing. The unusually conceived space embodies a sense of motion as the viewer’s gaze travels across the image in an attempt to follow the numbers and connect each object with its small-scale representation. The artist commented in this context: “What does the world really look like? I know it doesn’t look like photographs. The camera sees geometrically, and we must see psychologically. So what does it really look like? I think you have to draw it.”
British-born artist David Hockney is a kaleidoscopic force in the art world. Born in 1937, Hockney's vibrant palette and innovative techniques have left an indelible mark on contemporary art. A pioneer of the British Pop Art movement in the 1960s, he seamlessly transitioned through various styles, from photo collages to vivid landscapes. Renowned for his exploration of light and space, Hockney's versatility extends to painting, printmaking, photography, and stage design. A captivating storyteller, his works often capture the essence of modern life with a playful yet profound touch. With a career spanning decades, Hockney remains an enduring visionary in the ever-evolving art world.