While the world came to a halt in the Spring of 2020, Hockney continued his close observations of the world around him by producing over a hundred digital paintings on his iPad, working swiftly and intuitively much like the Impressionists. The format of A Year in Normandie was inspired by Chinese scroll paintings as well as the eleventh-century Bayeux Tapestry. Hockney's digital painting tools allowed him to capture the essence of each scene, skilfully recording changes in light and weather en plein air. His radiant compositions combine flat areas of bold colour with playful pop-like touches. As the days pass, spring transitions into summer, then autumn and winter.
Handcrafted and finished by Duchess China 1888 in the heart of Stoke-on-Trent by master artisans, this vase celebrates over 135 years of Staffordshire potting tradition. Fashioned in close collaboration with the artist's studio, we are delighted to present collectors with a sculptural piece that is unique in Hockney's practice.
