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July 11, 2006David Hockney Portraits![]() Because of his focus on portraits of his family and friends, often in his studio, the room exuded a deep sense of humanity. His polaroid compositions appealed to me. I saw the influence of photography in most of his work. They captured an intimacy between the subjects and also revealed his relationship to them. His heart came through in his work and that made each piece great. At the end of the show, I saw a clear, plastic glass, with lipstick-smeared rim, stuffed with cigarette buds and napkins. It was the most striking object to me. It reminded me of a life lived. Hockney's work put me into that frame of mind and the glass symbolized everyday existence, as life is lived one day at a time, each moment the most unique and special. Permalink |
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