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David Hockney — 1985-86
David Hockney

1985-86

A pristine white porcelain vessel stands as a testament to David Hockney's exploration of perception and perspective during his Moving Focus series. The work's monochromatic surface invites the viewer to consider how form and space shift depending on one's vantage point, reflecting Hockney's ongoing fascination with the act of looking. Its elegant simplicity belies the complex conceptual underpinnings that defined this pivotal period in the artist's career.

Medium
White Porcelain, from Moving Focus series

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Evening & Day Editions

October 17, 2018

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David Hockney, 1985-86

A pristine white porcelain vessel stands as a testament to David Hockney's exploration of perception and perspective during his Moving Focus series. The work's monochromatic surface invites the viewer to consider how form and space shift depending on one's vantage point, reflecting Hockney's ongoing fascination with the act of looking. Its elegant simplicity belies the complex conceptual underpinnings that defined this pivotal period in the artist's career.

Medium
White Porcelain, from Moving Focus series
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

White Monochrome, Moving Focus Series, Minimalist Mood, Male Artist, Decorative Arts, Photorealism, British Artist, Contemporary Master, Pop Art, Late 20th Century, Ceramics, Still Life

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Jonathan Murray, Alex Capecelatro, Richard Caswell, Sebastián In Situ, John McNally, Hamilton Selway Gallery, Andrew P. Cooper, Lisa Rembrandt, Art Institute of Chicago, Nick Phoenix , Derek Jones