Celia Looks
Celia Looks
Signed Print
David Hockney
£4,650-£7,000Value Indicator
$9,500-$14,500 Value Indicator
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27 x 28cm, Edition of 54, Lithograph
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Meaning & Analysis
Celia Looks (1980) is one of three lithographs in sepia by David Hockney depicting Celia Birtwell, the artist’s lifelong friend who features in over thirty of his prints. Similarly to Celia Reading, this sparse and minimal print is oriented towards the atmosphere of quietude and self-reflection, capturing the model in a presumably introspective moment.
This work differs from many other prints portraying the famous fashion designer in that it places its focus solely on the woman’s face. Rendered in a strikingly sparse way, Celia Birtwell’s profile occupies almost a whole right side of the print. The woman’s hand emerges indistinctly from the left corner, with two fingers gently touching the chin. Hockney’s line here is vividly fragmented, picking up and fading in an irregular manner. The portrayal of eyes, nose, and lips contrasts with the elements outside the central area of the print as this is where the contour becomes thinner or almost indistinct.
Contrasting sharply with the saturated colours of Celia, Carennac, August (1971) or the stylistic experiments in An Image Of Celia (1984-6), this minimalistic print exemplifies Hockney’s continued need to diversify his work. Attesting to the artist’s avid interest in life and people around him, the print exemplifies how Hockney rediscovered his models in different techniques.
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.
