I Say They Are 1976 - 1977

David Hockney made this print with lines and colors. It makes me think about the act of painting itself. The artwork seems to have emerged through trial, error, and intuition. I sympathize with Hockney, imagining what it might have been like to create this piece. What was he thinking? The five lines of color – red, blue, yellow, green, and brown – make me think of brushes, almost dripping onto the ground. It's like he's showing us the basic tools of painting, the colors themselves, and how they come to life on the surface. The paint looks thin, almost watery, which gives it a sense of fluidity and movement. Look at how the red line turns into a brushstroke at the bottom – you can almost feel the gesture, the intention behind it. Hockney’s work relates to the work of other painters who are interested in making the process of painting visible. Artists are always in conversation, exchanging ideas across time and inspiring each other. Painting is embodied expression which embraces ambiguity and uncertainty.