DAVID HOCKNEY (UK, 1937-)

'A BIGGER SPLASH'

FLATBED 4 COLOR DIGITAL PRINT ON 150gsm PAPER

© DAVID HOCKNEY 

 TATE ART PRINT 2012

 PRINT SIZE : 70cm X 50cm

UNFRAMED 

  CONDITION : MINT

PRINT FROM ORIGINAL 1967 PAINTING (242,5CM X 243,9CM)

PURCHASED BY TATE 1981

A Bigger Splash was painted between April and June 1967 when Hockney was teaching at the University of California at Berkeley. He was fascinated by swimming pools as unlike in Britain, they were not considered a luxury in California, and the challenge of painting water and reflections became a recurrent theme for him during this period.  

The series has graced esteemed museums like the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), the Tate Modern in London, and the Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles (MOCA). Hockney's deep connection to California and his fascination with how water interacts with the Californian sunlight fueled his creation of this series. Through these artworks, Hockney not only celebrated art but also embraced the essence of living in Southern California.

David Hockney is a renowned British artist known for his vibrant and bold artworks. He played a significant role in the pop art movement and is recognized for his depictions of swimming pools, landscapes, and portraits. Hockney's work incorporates elements of photography and collage, reflecting the spirit of the Swinging Sixties. He has embraced technology, including digital art techniques, and has had numerous exhibitions worldwide. Hockney's contributions to the arts have earned him international acclaim, and he is considered one of Britain's most influential contemporary artists.