The Yosemite Suite 12
The Yosemite Suite 12
Signed Print
David Hockney
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Medium: Digital Print
Edition size: 25
Year: 2010
Size: H 84cm x W 64cm
Signed: Yes
Format: Signed Print
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Auction Results
| Auction Date | Auction House | Location | Hammer Price | Return to Seller | Buyer Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2020 | Sotheby's Online | United Kingdom | |||
| March 2020 | Christie's London | United Kingdom | |||
| January 2020 | Forum Auctions London | United Kingdom |
Meaning & Analysis
A bright pink path cuts through an acid green meadow bordered by tall fir trees. In the distance the silhouette of Yosemite’s famous Half Dome mountain is discernible, its steep face in grey and purple shade. The sky overhead is blue and sunlight fills this scene of quiet grandeur. And yet while the majesty of the natural landscape is the focus of the work, with the Yosemite Suite Hockney also approaches it with a playful eye, subverting our expectations of colour and perspective. Thanks to the iPad, with which these drawings were made, he was able to select unlikely shades such as this hot pink, and experiment with contrasts that would have been more difficult to achieve in a watercolour or lithograph. Made in the same year that Apple released the iPad, these works show how this new digital tool revolutionised Hockney’s printmaking practice. After the success of the Yosemite Suite he went on to create many more digital series including The Arrival of Spring in 2011 and Yosemite – Bigger which saw the artist return to the national park with the intention of creating works that could be printed at a monumental scale.
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.
