David Hockney A Bigger Splash 1967 Mid-Century Modern Art Print

It took David Hockney two full weeks to paint a moment that lasted barely two seconds. This print such a compelling piece of mid-century modernism. The composition is defined by its clean, hard-edged geometry, featuring a flat turquoise pool, a stark yellow diving board, and a minimalist pink house set against a cloudless California sky. Every element is rendered with a graphic precision that emphasizes the stillness of the environment in contrast to the spontaneous white burst of the splash.

This artwork captures the essence of the 1960s Los Angeles lifestyle, evoking a sense of affluent leisure and suburban tranquility. It is more than just a depiction of a pool; it is an exploration of light, surface, and the tension between the permanent and the ephemeral. When viewing the piece, one can almost feel the heat of the afternoon sun and hear the sudden disruption of the water’s surface, followed by the return of an echoing silence. It carries a nostalgic weight for a golden era of design and architecture.

It fits the same shelf as our mid century modern art, and sits comfortably next to david hockney posters.