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53 x 46cm, Edition of 200, Etching
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Seeming more like a drawing exercise than a finished print, Figures With Still Life is one of the more enigmatic works from David Hockney’s The Blue Guitar series. Here we see him experimenting with various styles of representing figures, from illustrative realism to Cubist. On the table between the two figures sits a table covered with a thick white cloth that hangs down elegantly like classical drapery. It has been set at a slant and yet a bottle, an upright plate and a wineglass sit firmly on top of it. The figure on the right, seemingly a woman, appears to cover her face with her hands, another sign of discord in this strange scene, while the man on the left holds out his hand to her, his own body obscured by sharp intersecting lines that appear to be calculations of perspective. As well as the reference to cubism in the style of the woman’s figure, the presence of Picasso is overt in the soft blue tones and the hint of a guitar in the woman’s arm. While the series is named after a poem by Wallace Stevens, the American poet was himself inspired by Picasso’s 1903 painting The Old Guitarist. Rather than illustrating the poem with this series, Hockney has chosen to make works that accompany the writing, presenting juxtaposing ideas and styles in enigmatic scenes.
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.