“Painting and Photography,” a solo exhibition of new work by David Hockney developed over the past two years in his Los Angeles studio, explores the relationship between painting and photography, the artist’s interest in depicting perspective, as well as his fascination with using new technology to create images.
The show marks Hockney’s 16th solo exhibition at L.A. Louver since 1978.
“Painters have always known there is something wrong with perspective,” says the 78-year-old artist in a statement.
“The problem is the foreground and the vanishing point… Well not now. Digital photography can free us from a chemically imposed perspective that has lasted for 180 years.”
Interesting arts ideas for exploration …
Perspective Should be Reversed, 2014 Photographic drawing printed on paper,
mounted on Dibond 42 1/2 x 69 1/2 in. (108 x 176.5 cm), Edition of 25
David Hockney “Painting and Photography” | L.A. Louver Gallery | opens 16 July