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Wuxi 40-12 - Signed Print by David Hockney 1981 - MyArtBroker

Wuxi 40-12
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

A signed print by internationally venerated and much-liked British artist David Hockney, Wuxi 40-12 stands alongside other prints in the artist’s Photographs collection, namely Wuxi 35-9, Wuxi 45-7, Wuxi 40-12, and Sian 15-23. Much like these prints - all of which are photographic images - it is product of a tour of China Hockney made with the writer and poet, Stephen Spender, and his onetime partner and curator, Gregory Evans, in May of 1982. At the prompting of poet, editor and world-famous art historian Nikos Stangos, images of the tour were published in book form as China Diary, a volume compiled in 1982 and co-authored by Spender. In this print, we see two figures; one walks and another cycles. Parallel to one another, the lines drawn by their dynamic trajectories are mirrored in the gaps between large slabs of concrete, which form the base of what is presumably a public square. Flashes of green puncture the homogenous concrete surface, engendering a stark contrast with the cold, grey surface of the paving and recalling the graphic nature of other photographs in the series, namely Sian 21-13A. Like this image, this print also features organic and man-made forms arranged side-by-side, much like the 1977 lithograph, The Prisoner For Amnesty International, part of the Hockney And Nature series.

  • 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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