  | To see clearly : a portrait of David Hockney Author: Turk, Evan | |
| Price: $24.48 | ||
Summary:
A stirring biography of world-famous artist David Hockney that celebrates seeing beauty everywhere.
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (+) (08/15/23)
School Library Journal (+) (12/02/23)
Booklist (03/01/24)
The Hornbook (+) (00/11/23)
Full Text Reviews:
School Library Journal - 12/02/2023 Gr 3–6—In this gorgeously illustrated, poetic biography of David Hockney, Turk soars again. Following Hockney's life from drawing on the floorboards in World War II-era England through his schooling and to Hollywood, where he was able to live more fully as a gay man and artist, and then back to Europe in his older years, this biography covers almost 80 years and never sacrifices the beauty of Hockney's work in Turk's unique style. Featuring quotes from Hockney's life, re-creations of his most famous works, and a beautiful palette that's a treat for the eyes, this tribute will ensure that Hockney's art reaches a new generation, perfect for classrooms and libraries and treasured home collections. VERDICT Fans of Turk's other work will enjoy this title, as well as readers who love discovering artists coming to life on the page and learning about queer history.—Aryssa Damron - Copyright 2023 Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and/or School Library Journal used with permission.
Booklist - 03/01/2024 Turk profiles artist David Hockney, emphasizing the keen observational skills that help him to look beneath the surface to see new perspectives and beauty. Using Hockney's glasses as a metaphor for his attentiveness, Turk details scenes from his childhood in Yorkshire, England, his time at the Royal College of Art in London, works he produced while living in Los Angeles, and his continuing evolution as an artist—with end products that include opera sets, digital art, photography, large murals, and stained-glass windows. Turk also touches on Hockney's openness concerning his sexuality, a rarity in mid-century America. The upbeat illustrations, created in colored pencil, gouache, and crayon, have an innocent, childlike feel. Many echo some of Hockney's iconic works depicting swimming pools, Southern California, and scenes of gay life. Glasses appear on nearly every spread, and the text incorporates several quotes from Hockney that speak to the importance of closely studying what one paints. Appended with generous back matter (author's note, citations, and references) this makes a good introduction to this contemporary artist. - Copyright 2024 Booklist.
