Sun State I
Sun State I
Signed Print
David Hockney
£40,000-£60,000
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Medium: Planographic print
Edition size: 8
Year: 1973
Size: H 91cm x W 76cm
Signed: Yes
Format: Signed Print
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Auction Results
| Auction Date | Auction House | Location | Hammer Price | Return to Seller | Buyer Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 2020 | Christie's New York | United States | |||
| April 2011 | Christie's New York | United States |
Meaning & Analysis
Sun State I by David Hockney RA, created in 1973, is a lithograph and screenprint in colours. The artwork depicts a potted plant bathed in sunlight, casting shadows against a backdrop of blue shutters. This piece exemplifies Hockney's exploration of light and space in his California period, forming part of his broader series examining weather and atmospheric conditions. The work, published by Gemini G.E.L. in Los Angeles, reflects Hockney's fascination with the Californian sun and its effects on everyday objects.
Sun State I showcases Hockney's adept use of colour and line to capture the interplay of light and shadow. The lithograph and screenprint medium allows for a rich, textured finish, enhancing the vividness of the blue shutters and the bright yellow sunlight. The potted plant, central to the composition, is rendered with precise detail, its leaves reflecting the sunlight's intensity. Hockney's technique of layering colours and lines creates a sense of depth and movement within the two-dimensional space.
This work is part of Hockney's Weather Series, which explores themes of light and atmospheric conditions. Sun State I is notable for its bold use of colour, particularly the pronounced visual contrast between the deep blue shutters and the vibrant yellow sunlight, emphasising the intensity of the Californian light that so captivated Hockney. The artwork not only captures a specific moment but also invites viewers to consider how sunlight transforms ordinary objects, elevating a simple potted plant into a study of light, shadow, and form.