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Hockney Paints Spectacle Maker: A Masterpiece Unveiled
18 Mar
Summary
- David Hockney painted Jack Lupton, a London-based glasses maker.
- Lupton sat for the artist for two days in December in London.
- The painting is featured in a London exhibition until August 23.
Renowned artist David Hockney has completed a new portrait, featuring Jack Lupton, a London-based optometrist and spectacle maker. Lupton, originally from Worcestershire, was commissioned for the painting after creating several pairs of glasses for the artist.
The sitting took place over two days in December at Hockney's London studio. Lupton described the experience as "phenomenal," recalling the atmosphere filled with French jazz and classical music, and Hockney's intense focus.
The portrait is currently exhibited at the Serpentine Gallery in London as part of the "David Hockney: A Year in Normandie and Some Other Thoughts about Painting" exhibition. This exhibition is open to the public until August 23.
