The Yosemite Suite 24
The Yosemite Suite 24
Signed Print
David Hockney
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94 x 71cm, Edition of 25, Digital Print
Meaning & Analysis
The Yosemite Suite 24 by David Hockney, created in 2010, is an iPad drawing printed on wove paper. This artwork depicts a landscape of Yosemite National Park, featuring rolling hills and towering mountains which are suggested with simple blue lines. As part of Hockney's exploration of digital media, it demonstrates his innovative use of technology to capture the park's natural features with vibrant colours and bold lines.
The composition features a tranquil scene with undulating hills in the foreground and majestic mountains in the background, all under a clear blue sky. Hockney employs bold, sweeping lines and vibrant colours to convey the grandeur of the landscape, while the iPad medium allows for a unique texture and fluidity in the artwork.
This piece is part of Hockney's broader Yosemite Suite, a series created during his visits to the park in 2010 and 2011. The series marks a significant departure from traditional methods, embracing the possibilities of digital art. Hockney's use of the iPad's Brushes app enabled him to work en plein air without the need for traditional art supplies, allowing for immediate and spontaneous creation. The resulting artwork combines the immediacy of a sketch with the polished appearance of a finished piece.