I don’t love every iPhone doodle that Hockney puts out, but quite a few do appeal to me. They show, in quite a raw and simple way, how Hockney’s practiced eye and mind work to build images. They are smart, they are crafty, and quite often they evoke emotional response… at least in me.
Here are a few more for you to check out.
Whether or not you like his work, I think anyone who knows anything about the history of Western Art must grant that Hockney knows his stuff. He has studied everybody and has appropriated an amazing amount of what he has learned.
He is kind of top of mind because of the AGO Picasso show that’s on right now. Picasso stole from everyone, digested it all and made it his own. In turn, Hockney ate up a lot of Picasso plus all that Picasso had raided. It’s how art is done and it’s quite alright. In fact, it’s the only way to proceed. Everyone builds on the work of others.
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I loved viewing the Hockney link, it’s a delight to see how much he has produced and how many different mediums and styles he has pursued decade by decade. He’s been everywhere with his art.