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Artworks
David Hockney
Wind, 1973
Lithograph and screenprint on Arjomari paper
height 101.6 cm.
height 40 in.
height 40 in.
Edition of 98
Signed in red crayon, dated and numbered
£20,000 - £30,000 GBP
David Hockney’s 'Wind,' 1973, is a signed lithograph from his acclaimed 'The Weather Series.” In 'Wind,' Hockney exemplifies his layered approach to composition, capturing not just the weather, but the...
David Hockney’s "Wind," 1973, is a signed lithograph from his acclaimed "The Weather Series.”
In "Wind," Hockney exemplifies his layered approach to composition, capturing not just the weather, but the sensation of it. Influenced by 18th-century Japanese artist Hokusai’s depiction of wind-blown sheets and the Ukiyo-e woodblock technique, Hockney integrates this historical style with a colourful pop art twist. The flying papers reveal themselves to be reproductions of prints from the series, commenting on printmaking's mass production and the authenticity of artistic creation. Ironically, the Melrose Avenue sign at the forefront of the composition was located above the renowned Gemini printmaking studios where Hockney created much of the series, owing to Los Angeles’ lack of diverse weather conditions.
"Wind" stands out within the series for its vibrant colours and the West Coast’s famous light, which earned Los Angeles the nickname "City of Lights." The print captures a sense of lightness and air, reflecting Hockney’s contemplation on the role of the artist and the cyclical nature of art as a source of inspiration.
In "Wind," Hockney exemplifies his layered approach to composition, capturing not just the weather, but the sensation of it. Influenced by 18th-century Japanese artist Hokusai’s depiction of wind-blown sheets and the Ukiyo-e woodblock technique, Hockney integrates this historical style with a colourful pop art twist. The flying papers reveal themselves to be reproductions of prints from the series, commenting on printmaking's mass production and the authenticity of artistic creation. Ironically, the Melrose Avenue sign at the forefront of the composition was located above the renowned Gemini printmaking studios where Hockney created much of the series, owing to Los Angeles’ lack of diverse weather conditions.
"Wind" stands out within the series for its vibrant colours and the West Coast’s famous light, which earned Los Angeles the nickname "City of Lights." The print captures a sense of lightness and air, reflecting Hockney’s contemplation on the role of the artist and the cyclical nature of art as a source of inspiration.