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Hockney's Latest Art Honors Carers and Circle
10 Feb
Summary
- New exhibit features portraits of carers and close associates.
- Hockney's career spans over six decades, beginning in the 1960s.
- The artist believes painting can change the world through deep pleasure.
Artist David Hockney, aged 88, is set to unveil a new series of paintings at London's Serpentine North gallery from March 12 to August 23. This collection pays tribute to his dedicated carers and inner circle.
The exhibit features portraits of individuals like Thomas Mupfupi, one of his carers, and Jack Ransome, who crafts his spectacles. Five still lifes and five portraits will be displayed, including family members and a digitally created mural of his Normandy garden.
Hockney, a prominent figure in pop art and landscape painting, graduated from the Royal College of Art in 1962. His career, spanning over six decades, has seen him reside in London, Los Angeles, and France.
Reflecting on his artistic philosophy, Hockney stated that art should provide deep pleasure and that painting possesses the power to change the world by overcoming despair. This upcoming exhibition highlights his enduring creative spirit and his appreciation for those closest to him.
