He’s widely regarded as one of the world’s greatest living artists.
And now David Hockney, 86, has revealed his latest artwork – on the side of London‘s Battersea Power Station, no less.
The stunning animation was drawn on an iPad Pro, and transforms Battersea’s iconic 328ft chimneys into festive Christmas trees.
Incredible footage shared exclusively with MailOnline shows Hockney skillfully using an Apple Pencil to sketch his design.
‘Battersea Power Station is such a beautiful building, I wanted to decorate it in a way that I hoped would bring joy and hope to Londoners,’ said Hockney.
From December 1 until Christmas Day, visitors of London’s Battersea Power Station can see Hockney’s Bigger Christmas Trees, drawn on iPad Pro using Apple Pencil
He’s widely regarded as one of the world’s greatest living artists. And now David Hockney, 86, has revealed his latest artwork – on the side of London ‘s Battersea Power Station, no less
The stunning animation was drawn on an iPad Pro, and transforms Battersea’s iconic 328ft chimneys into festive Christmas trees
Hockney has used Apple products in his work for years, first using an iPhone and then transitioning to the iPad.
Writing in his book, David Hockney: My Window, the artist explained his love for this modern medium.
‘I started on the iPhone in 2009 … there was great advantage in this medium because it’s backlit and I could draw in the dark,’ he wrote.
‘I didn’t ever have to get out of bed. Everything I needed was on the iPhone.’
Hockney now focuses on the iPad, explaining that being able to use a stylus allows him to ‘get more details in’.
His most famous iPad works include a vibrantly coloured glass window at Westminster Abbey, and his ‘A Year in Normandie’ series.
Now, Hockney has turned to his favourite Apple device once again with his latest work, titled Bigger Christmas Trees.
As the name suggests, the artwork features two huge Christmas trees, which will be projected onto Battersea Power Station.
As the name suggests, the artwork features two huge Christmas trees, which will be projected onto Battersea Power Station
His most famous iPad works include a vibrantly coloured glass window at Westminster Abbey (pictured), and his ‘A Year in Normandie’ series
‘David is one of the world’s most important and influential artists, and we couldn’t be more excited to see his latest creation lighting up Battersea Power Station,’ said Greg Joswiak, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing.
‘It is a privilege for us that he chooses iPad for his work, and to create this beautiful Christmas gift for the people of London.’
Battersea Power Station recently underwent a £9 billion restoration project, and is home to Apple’s new UK headquarters.
‘Battersea Power Station has been a source of inspiration for many artists for over 90 years and we are thrilled to be working with Apple to continue this legacy with a festive animation from David Hockney, one of Britain’s most influential artists, creating a moment for all to enjoy throughout December,’ said Simon Murphy, CEO at Battersea Power Station Development Company.
The artwork will be projected onto Battersea Power Station from 5pm to 10:30pm from today until Christmas Day.
