The Singapore Tyler Print Institute Presents a Survey of David Hockney's Prints

Written by David Anderson Wednesday, 18 April 2012 22:29

Singapore.- The Singapore Tyler Print Institute is proud to present "David Hockney: Through the Eyes of the Artist", a selection of the artist's prints from Singapore Art Museum Tyler Collection. "David Hockney: Through the Eyes of the Artist" is on view at the Institue until July 30th. Bold, luscious colours, dynamic lines and curves fill the walls of STPI with Singapore Art Museum Tyler Collection’s works on paper from British giant David Hockney. This survey of Hockney’s works not only follows his artistic development throughout the years, but pays homage to some key figures of inspiration such as Henri Matisse and Pablo Picasso. Best known for his chic, minimal portrayals of Los Angeles, California, these works on paper reveal Hockney’s unique eye into the people and environment around him and show how Hockney’s deft and experimental printing techniques are a true testament to the legacy he had with Master printer Kenneth Tyler.

Do not miss this opportunity to see why Hockney is regarded as one of the most influential artists of the twentieth century. When you think about his road to becoming one of the most popular living British artists (little wonder that postcards reproduced with his 1971 masterpiece "Mr & Mrs Clark and Percy" are hot sellers at the Tate Museum), you won't be surprised to discover that during his childhood, David Hockney drew cartoons of Jesus much to his Sunday school teacher’s consternation.


This exhibition features rare lithographs and prints from the Singapore Art Museum’s Tyler Collection. The effervescently hued works delve into the 72-year-old icon’s personal experiences with family, close friends and his living environment. As much as it sheds light on the artist’s personal narrative and signature techniques of layering multiple perspectives and mixing mediums, it also celebrates the influential role of his collaborator, master printmaker Kenneth E. Tyler. Expect to gawp at Hockney’s oeuvre from the 1980s, which includes the impressive Images of Celia (1984), a stylistic mash-up of lithography, screenprinting and collage, paying homage to Cubism. Clever observers will also notice that the model for the work was Celia Birtwell, a popular British fashion designer from the Swinging London era and a close friend of the artist, was also heavily influenced by Pablo Picasso. And to cap it all off, there is also an inkjet print of Hockney’s recent dabbling with Apple's iPhone and iPad, showcasing the innovative spirit of this grand master.

Best known for his chic, minimal portrayals of Los Angeles, California, these works on paper reveal British artist David Hockney's unique eye into the people and environment around him and show how Hockney’s deft and experimental printing techniques which is a true testament to the legacy he had with Master printer Kenneth Tyler.


The Singapore Tyler Print Institute (STPI) is an international publisher and dealer of fine art prints and works on paper. With its unique facility and dedicated team, STPI collaborates with outstanding artists from around the world to push the technical and aesthetic frontiers of printmaking and papermaking, creating edition prints and unique works on paper. STPI was established in 2002 under the guidance of the foremost American master printer of the 20th century, Kenneth E. Tyler, with the support of the Ministry of Information, Communications and the Arts, Singapore Tourism Board and Singapore Totalisator Board. For nearly 40 years, Tyler published major works by prominent international artists such as Josef Albers, Anthony Caro, Helen Frankenthaler, David Hockney, Jasper Johns, Roy Lichtenstein, Robert Motherwell, James Rosenquist, Frank Stella and Donald Sultan. Through its Visiting Artists Programme (VAP), STPI has collaborated with leading artists from Singapore, The United States, China, France, Malaysia, Philippines and Indonesia. Each collaboration offers unique opportunities to pursue new and innovative techniques whilst opening the door for artists to push their art to higher levels of development. Visit the institute's website at ... http://www.stpi.com.sg/

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