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David Hockney, Ink in the Room, 1993
23-colour screenprint on Arches 88 paper
Edition of 68
64.8 x 90.2 cm (25.5 x 35.5 in)
Signed, numbered, dated and blindstamped on the front
Excellent, with minor loss of surface texture as a result of tape removal. This is only visible on the reverse of the print under raking lighting. This does not distract from the appeal of the print
From 'Some New Prints'
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How does David Hockney create his work?
David Hockney’s Ink in the Room, produced in 1993, sits within his Some New Prints series—an ambitious exploration of colour lithograph and screenprint techniques on Arches 88 paper. This work exemplifies how Hockney explored different techniques beyond traditional painting.
'Ink in the Room' was created using a hybrid process combining lithography and 23-colour screenprinting, meticulously produced at Gemini G.E.L. in Los Angeles. Each layer adds texture and depth—blending mechanical precision with expressive surface treatment
What materials and media did David Hockney use for this work?
Hockney employed Arches 88 wove paper and a combination of lithographic ink and screenprinted colours published through Gemini G.E.L.—signalling his willingness to work across media to push visual effects and narrative feeling.
How long has David Hockney been painting for?
Educated at Bradford and the Royal College of Art in the late 1950s and early 1960s, Hockney has been active professionally for over 60 years, evolving continuously across painting, photography, collage, and print media.
What art style is David Hockney?
Hockney is a contemporary figurative artist known for bold colour, stylised forms, flat perspective, and inventive process. Ink in the Room reflects his interest in spatial play, surreal interiors, and abstracted narrative compositions aligned with modernist experimentation
Why Ink in the Room Matters
This print bridges Hockney’s painterly imagination with the precision of printmaking, revealing how David Hockney creates his art by layering colour and form to evoke depth, interior narrative, and atmospheric movement. It encapsulates his ongoing curiosity about what techniques and media he can employ, and demonstrates how he makes his work: through experimentation and redefinition of visual language at every turn.
Collecting Ink in the Room means accessing a rare piece of Hockney’s innovation—a mid-career print from a limited Gemini G.E.L. edition series, whose rich history, technique, and vibrant composition continue to inspire audiences and collectors alike.
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