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Artworks
David Hockney
Hotel Acatlan: Two Weeks Later, 1985, 1985Lithograph printed in colors, on two sheets of HMP handmade paper,29 x 74 in.
73.7 x 188.3 cmSigned, dated and numbered in penHotel Acatlan: Two Weeks Later (1985) was created by David Hockney after he revisited the now-famous hotel. Initially discovered by chance en route to his 1984 Mexico City exhibition, this hotel has since become a significant subject in Hockney’s diverse career as an artist. The scene retains motifs from the earlier prints: the strong portico columns, the enchanting garden, and sunlight streaming into the portico space. These elements are depicted in bold, energetic colours of leaf green, blood red, bright blues, and yellows. The print reveals a new depth and spatiality, making the portico appear to be in motion. Hockney takes the viewer on a surreal, dreamlike journey through the familiar hotel scene, now exaggerated and almost frenzied. His dramatic use of outline, length, and intense colour continues to distort the viewer’s perspective, challenging traditional notions of form and space. Hotel Acatlan: Two Weeks Later demonstrates Hockney's ongoing evolution of his artistic language. The print engages the viewer in an immersive discourse on artistic representation and perspective, expanding the boundaries of visual experience.