Untitled No. 145
Untitled No. 145
Signed Print
David Hockney
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94 x 71cm, Edition of 25, Digital Print
Meaning & Analysis
Flame is a digital print created by David Hockney in 2009. This artwork depicts a single candle flame, rendered using bold, expressive digital brushstrokes on an iPad. Part of a limited edition of 25, Flame demonstrates the artist's ongoing experimentation with digital media, capturing the atmospheric light of the candle flame shrouded in darkness.
Hockney's iPad drawing centres on the bright yellow and orange hues of the flame, which contrast sharply with the dark background. This visual juxtaposition effectively draws the viewer's eye to the focal point, emphasising the delicate yet powerful nature of fire.
The bold, gestural lines created by digital brushstrokes showcase Hockney's proficiency with this medium. His use of layering and blending in the digital environment creates a sense of depth and movement within the flame, achieving effects that both reference and expand upon his earlier works in traditional media. This print is part of Hockney's ongoing exploration of light, a recurring theme throughout his career. From his well-known swimming pool series to his plein-air landscapes, Hockney has consistently investigated the interplay of light and colour.