Ian And Heinz
Ian And Heinz
Signed Print
David Hockney
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21 x 28cm, Edition of 34, Digital Print
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Meaning & Analysis
Ian And Heinz is a 1986 home-made print by David Hockney, created using an office colour copy machine on Arches Text paper. This unconventional piece, featuring a red shoe and abstract black shapes which resemble a dog, exemplifies Hockney's innovative approach to printmaking. It forms part of his experimental series exploring everyday technology as an artistic medium.
Ian And Heinz showcases David Hockney's pioneering use of technology in art. The term “home-made print” refers to Hockney's practice of creating artworks using readily available office equipment, in this case, a colour photocopier. This approach allowed for immediate results and unique textural qualities, distinguishing it from traditional printmaking methods.
The composition presents a vivid red shoe positioned above abstract black forms that delineate a dog walking alongside its owner, creating a playful visual dialogue. Hockney's deliberate use of bold, contrasting colours and simplified shapes aligns with his ongoing exploration of visual perception and representation. The office colour copy machine, an unconventional tool in fine art, produces distinctive tonal qualities and textures that Hockney expertly manipulates.
This piece is part of Hockney's broader series of home-made prints, where he embraced the accessibility and immediacy of photocopy technology. By elevating an everyday office tool to create fine art, Hockney challenges traditional notions of artistic production. Ian And Heinz not only reflects Hockney's technical experimentation but also his keen ability to find artistic potential in the mundane, capturing fleeting moments through an innovative lens.