Name: The Arrival Of Spring In Woldgate East Yorkshire 16th May 2011
Brand: David Hockney
Rating: 4.9 (225 reviews)

Track auction value trend

The value of David Hockney’s The Arrival Of Spring In Woldgate East Yorkshire 16th May 2011 (signed) is estimated to be worth between £100,000 and £150,000. This digital print artwork, created in 2011, has shown consistent value growth, with an average annual growth rate of 10%. This work has an auction history of two sales since its entry to the market in October 2018. The edition size of this piece is limited to 25.

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October 2020

Sotheby's Online - United Kingdom

The Arrival Of Spring In Woldgate East Yorkshire 16th May 2011 - Signed Print

October 2018

Phillips New York - United States

The Arrival Of Spring In Woldgate East Yorkshire 16th May 2011 - Signed Print

Meaning & Analysis

After spending around four decades in California, Hockney returned to his native Yorkshire in the late 2000s. Here he began paying attention to the landscapes that surrounded him, the tree lined roads, the light filled woods and the rolling fields. In The Arrival Of Spring In Woldgate East Yorkshire 16th May 2011 we see him towards the end of his project to document this as part of the series entitled The Arrival of Spring, which starts on 1 January and ends in early June of 2011, and much of the blossom is already out. The vegetation which was once sparse and melancholy in winter has come back to life, and the trees and shrubs, flowers and hedges are once again crowding together to greet the viewer with a fanfare of natural beauty. A road or track strikes a path through the centre of the composition, providing both a vanishing point and a reminder of man’s imposition on this scene. As viewers we are faced with a route, embodying the artist’s viewpoint to consider ourselves in the scene. Hockney first began using an iPad in 2010 when he took the device to Yosemite in California. Here we see him using it to produce quick drawings of his more immediate surroundings which could then be printed as inkjet editions.

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.