David Hockney's iPad Drawing Yosemite I Created in 2011 and Printed in 2013
David Hockney created Yosemite I on October 16, 2011 using an iPad. The digital drawing was printed in 2013 across six sheets of paper, each measuring 71 3/4 by 42 3/4 inches. These prints were mounted on six Dibond panels, resulting in a complete artwork measuring 143 1/2 by 128 1/4 inches. The work was documented on artcritical.com on December 8, 2013. Hockney's exploration of digital tools for landscape representation demonstrates his continued innovation in artistic mediums. The Yosemite series represents his engagement with California's natural scenery through contemporary technology. This particular piece showcases his adaptation of traditional landscape painting to digital formats. The artwork's substantial dimensions emphasize the monumental scale achievable through digital reproduction techniques.
Key facts
- David Hockney created Yosemite I on October 16, 2011
- The artwork is an iPad drawing
- It was printed in 2013
- The work consists of six printed sheets
- Each sheet measures 71 3/4 x 42 3/4 inches
- Sheets are mounted on six Dibond panels
- Overall dimensions are 143 1/2 x 128 1/4 inches
- Documented on artcritical.com December 8, 2013
Entities
Artists
- David Hockney
Institutions
- artcritical