Description
Join us for our annual Hockney Day as we delve into the kaleidoscopic life and artistic brilliance of David Hockney, the maestro who painted his world in pixels and pigments.
Simon Elliot, author of Hockney: A Graphic Life, will take us on an illustrated journey, sharing his own characterful, joyous and colourful illustrations, all designed on an iPad, paying homage to Hockney’s iPad work.
Through these captivating illustrations, Simon will unveil the extraordinary life and artistic legacy of David Hockney, offering a biography unlike any other, bursting with colour and charm.
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About the Artist
Simon Elliot
Simon Elliott is a criminal barrister, art obsessive and standup comedian. Inspired by Hockney’s message ‘spring cannot be cancelled’, and with time to fill (thanks to Covid), Simon engrossed himself in all things Hockney, learned how to paint on an iPad and began a journey to create a colourful, joyous and thought-provoking Hockney biography with a twist. He is currently working on Vincent, his next graphic biography which follows the turbulent life of artist Vincent Van Gogh.
About the Chair
Peg Alexander
Peg Alexander is a Leeds based award winning broadcaster, presenter, and journalist across TV, radio, podcasts and events. A colourful, warm, optimistic northerner, she’s all about the world we live in and life in general – people, politics, the planet, and cake. She‘s a regular on shows including Jeremy Vine on 5 and previously Steph’s Packed Lunch, and is often heard on national radio putting her twopenneth in.
Broadcasting is her 2nd career. Before moving into the media she was a charity CEO and was senior in public policy. She was also founding Director of Bradford’s UNESCO status as the world’s first City of Film. She now combines both careers.
She’s written 2 books – one on how to keep weight off long term and is currently finishing a travel-inspired memoir.
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