Art comes from life. The arrival of the epidemic has inspired many artists around the world to use it as a creative theme, reflecting daily life under the epidemic, and encouraging everyone to get through this uncertain time together. Recently, the famous British contemporary artist David Hockney, known as the “artful rogue,” brought his new work to Piccadilly Circus subway station in central London, spreading a heartwarming message to everyone during the epidemic, while also revitalizing the local tourism industry.
The London City Council and Transport for London have invested £7 million in the “Let’s Do London” large-scale art project, with David Hockney’s new work appearing on the subway station billboards as the project’s flagship. However, David Hockney did not receive a penny for this creation, and the work also echoes his exhibition “The Arrival of Spring, Normandy” at the Royal Academy of Arts in London, hoping for the arrival of spring to bring a rebirth of hope in these difficult times of the pandemic.
David Hockney’s work replaces the original red and blue tones of the station with a bright yellow circle and a purple logo. The logo in the center bears the name of the subway station “Piccadilly Circus,” and interestingly, the last letter “S” seems to have accidentally dropped off, hinting at the appearance of more diverse artworks inside the station. David Hockney is known for his painting on the iPad Pro, and it is easy to see in the work that he deliberately uses rough lines, with some of the colors being painted over the edges of the patterns, giving the painting style a playful and whimsical feel.
Although the style of the work is humorous, it has attracted a lot of ridicule online. Some netizens believe that the work is like a child’s creation using “Kid Paint,” criticizing it for its lack of skill. Some even uploaded edited versions of the work on Twitter! However, David Hockney’s work this time has indeed sparked a lot of discussion. I wonder what everyone thinks of his creation?
圖片來源：twitter@MayorofLondon, web photo
