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Wuxi 35-9 - Signed Print by David Hockney 1981 - MyArtBroker

Wuxi 35-9
Signed Print

David Hockney

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Medium: Photographic print

Year: 1981

Size: H 15cm x W 20cm

Signed: Yes

Format: Signed Print

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Meaning & Analysis

Produced in 1981, this signed print by venerated British artist David Hockney depicts British writer and poet Stephen Spender, a friend of Hockney’s and one of the artist’s travel companions on a lengthy tour of China, made in the same year. Joined by Hockney’s onetime partner and curator Gregory Evans, the trip saw Hockney gravitate towards making artworks with both his camera and watercolours. Despite his love for the medium, Hockney had often derided the camera – and the photograph – dubbing them ‘lazy’ media that failed to adequately translate a sense of time. An increased reliance on photographs, however, was simply to save valuable time – a precious commodity on an extremely busy journey across a vast country. Commenting on his travels in China, Hockney once remarked, ‘There was hardly a time when you had half an hour to sit around; so I realised I had to devise a method of drawing quickly or from memory. I started drawing from memory more and more’. This print’s title references the eastern Chinese city of Wuxi, located around 84 miles from Shanghai. Featuring two porcelain figurines, it places Hockney’s own art – in this case, a photographic translation of his field of vision – alongside Chinese material culture, from which he learnt a lot. During the trip Hockney picked up on an important piece of wisdom which has stayed with him throughout his career: ‘You need three things for paintings: the hand, the eye, and the heart. Two won’t do’.

  • 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.

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