Name: The Arrival Of Spring In Woldgate East Yorkshire 2nd June 2011
Brand: David Hockney
Rating: 5 (233 reviews)

Track auction value trend

The value of David Hockney’s The Arrival Of Spring In Woldgate East Yorkshire 2nd June 2011 (signed) is estimated to be worth between £90,000 and £140,000. This digital print artwork, created in 2011, has shown consistent value growth since its first sale in September 2018. This is a rare artwork, having been sold once at auction. The edition size of this artwork is limited to 25.

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Hammer Price

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September 2018

Forum Auctions London

United Kingdom

Meaning & Analysis

The final print in the series titled the Arrival of Spring 2011, 2nd June shows a rural idyll, soft light filtering through trees laden with leaves, summer wildflowers sprouting from the border of the shaded path. The work presents a marked contrast with the first print in the series, dated to the 1st of January of the same year, which is filled with the doom and gloom of winter. Featuring gestural brush marks, pointillist dots, diffused color and fine lines, the work shows Hockney’s ability to work within the medium of digital drawing after years of analogue printmaking. Here the screen becomes the etching plate, the lithograph stone, as he lays down various shades of green, creating light and shadow with just a stylus. The introduction of the iPad into Hockney’s oeuvre proved revolutionary. Since his first experiments with it at Yosemite in 2010, it became as ubiquitous as his sketchbook, offering the ability to produce quick drawings which could become digitally printed editions in an instant. Here we see him tapping into centuries of tradition, presenting the English countryside in a strikingly contemporary medium and style in order to celebrate his return to his birthplace after decades spent in California.

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.