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- David Hockney, 86, is known for his iPhone or iPad drawing work
- The latest work was drawn on an iPad Pro, and is displayed on Battersea Power Station
He is widely regarded as one of the world's greatest living artists.
Now 86-year-old David Hockney has unveiled his latest artwork – next to Battersea Power Station in London, no less.
The stunning animation was drawn on an iPad Pro, transforming Battersea's famous 328ft tall chimneys into festive Christmas trees.
The stunning footage shared exclusively with MailOnline shows Hockney skillfully using an Apple Pencil to sketch out his design.
Hockney said: “Battersea Power Station is a very beautiful building, and I wanted to decorate it in a way that I hope will bring joy and hope to Londoners.”
From December 1 until Christmas Day, visitors to Battersea Power Station in London can see Hockney's largest Christmas trees, drawn on iPad Pro using Apple Pencil
He is widely regarded as one of the world's greatest living artists. And now David Hockney, 86, has unveiled his latest artwork – next to London's Battersea Power Station, no less.
Drawn on an iPad Pro, the stunning animation transforms Battersea's famous 328ft chimneys into festive Christmas trees
Hockney has used Apple products in his work for years, first using the iPhone and then moving to the iPad.
In his book, David Hockney: My Window, the artist explains his love of this modern medium.
“I started using an iPhone in 2009… There was a huge advantage to this medium because it was backlit and I could draw in the dark,” he wrote.
“I never had to get out of bed. Everything I needed was on my iPhone.
Hockney is now focusing on the iPad, explaining that being able to use the pen allows him to “get more detail.”
His most famous iPad works include the brightly colored stained glass window in Westminster Abbey, and the A Year in Normandy series.
Now, Hockney has returned to his favorite Apple device once again with his latest work, Bigger Christmas Trees.
As the name suggests, the artwork features two massive Christmas trees, which will be displayed on Battersea Power Station.
As the name suggests, the artwork features two massive Christmas trees, which will be displayed on Battersea Power Station
His most famous iPad works include the vibrant stained glass window in Westminster Abbey (pictured), and the A Year in Normandy series
“David is one of the most important and influential artists in the world, and we couldn't be more excited to see his latest creation light up Battersea Power Station,” said Greg Joswiak, Apple's senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing.
“We are honored that he has chosen an iPad for his work, and to provide this beautiful Christmas gift to 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 an inspiration to so many artists for over 90 years, and we're delighted to be working with Apple to continue that legacy with a celebratory animation from David Hockney, one of Britain's most influential artists, creating a moment for everyone,” said Simon Murphy, President. Battersea Power Station Development Company executive: “To enjoy it all December.”
The artwork will be on display at Battersea Power Station from 5pm to 10.30pm today until Christmas Day.
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