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The David Hockney Painting That Makes You Look, and Then Look Again
The tireless artist, who died this week, understood how to slow down time.
TL;DR
- David Hockney, who died at 88, is known for his detailed paintings that capture fleeting moments, such as the splash in "A Bigger Splash."
- Hockney believed paintings and drawings possess a depth that photography lacks, with lines in drawings having "time in them."
- He explored various technologies for image-making, including Polaroids, fax machines, photocopiers, and iPads, viewing them as extensions of his artistic practice.
- His iPad works, though sometimes dismissed, are seen as a natural evolution of his visual language, similar to early digital graphics.
- Hockney's art offered a way to reclaim what is lost in modernity, encouraging viewers to look slowly and appreciate the depth within seemingly trivial moments.