How David Hockney Changed the Art World
- Jun 16
- 1 min read
We wish to celebrate the life of David Hockney, and his captivating spirit, following the news of his passing last week. Gallery Director Charlie Yallop shares his thoughts on how Hockney changed the art world.
Growing up, Hockney was my favourite artist; I loved his uplifting colour palette, which always seemed optimistic and reminded me of how it felt to be on holiday.
Now, I also appreciate how he was constantly pushing boundaries of the time, both with his subjects and how he physically created artworks.
His pioneering prints from the 1980s, made using Xerox printers and office photo copiers, were, and still are, unmatched in their originality. His exploration of perspective through varying mediums made the audience feel transfixed.
To me, he was a trailblazer for his ability to break social taboos, painting queer subjects in 1961, when it was still illegal to be gay in the UK.
All the way to the present day, his iPad drawings, first given to friends as presents, show how, even in old age, he was unashamed to broaden his horizons and teach people that we must innovate to stay original.
20th February 2021, Jug With Flowers (2021)
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