Hockney came over as a likeable and engaging 75 year old with a strong work ethic driving him to put his artistic talents their fullest use. Part of his secret is his willingness to embrace new methods and processes, notably his amazing iPad landscapes which filled an entire gallery and his live montages produced from 9 connected digital movie cameras.
His fascination with seasons and the continuous change they invoke on the English landscape mirrors my own. As one becomes older one either gets obsessive about the seasons or the bin collections and the former has got to be healthier. I did take a picture every day of a lane near our house over a 12 month period but the results weren't good enough to show in the RA, and I love the idea of stitching pictures together on my iPhone - here's one I did yesterday to try (unsuccessfully) to capture a rainbow.
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I have more than a passing respect for the man even though he did pinch the idea of stitching pictures together from me (!) You may not have captured the rainbow, but lovely pic nonetheless
We watched that programme, too. We also saw one previously that focused on the actual painting of the 'The Bigger Picture'. I like Hockney, the man, and his work. His comments about craft and poetry will stick for some considerable time. I'd love to get along to London, but just can't find the time. Hope you'll report back, after your visit.
I think as I get older, I become more aware and realise how much I am influenced by the seasons, the weather and the landscape in which I live.
Putting roots down in Norfolk and in the UK remains one of the best decisions I have ever made.
Nota: How much have you made out of the patents? Nota Bene?
Martin: Nice to hear an artist talk about the work ethic! I'll certainly be reporting back.
Roses: It's a great time of year as greens turn to reds - or is that your credit card statement from the garden centre?
I read about this in the Radio Times a few weeks ago. Then missed the programme!
He is great, I've always loved his paintings.
I like the framing of the rainbowless photo(s)
We don't talk about my credit card round here.
It's currently quivering in a darkened room thanks to my splurge on Shiny Things.
My Suffolk blog friend went to have a look and has a good post here: http://purplepoddedpeas.blogspot.com.au/2012/03/hockney-old-meets-new-new-meets-old.html
Too bad it will be gone by the time I arrive.
Mig: Shame you missed it even ion iPlayer but I daresay it will be repeated soon.
Roses: You're so shallow rooted :-)
Dinah: Thanks for that - it's interesting to compare notes.
I;ve always liked Hockney and his work and his work ethic. Yes I know he's a Yorkshire man but there are exceptions.
At one time he was said to be practically blind.
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