David Hockney Retrospective

**The Arrival of Spring in Woldgate, East Yorkshire, 2011, iPad Drawing, Copyright The Artist**

We Two Boys Together Clinging, early painting . Copyright David Hockney. Photograph courtesy Prudence Cuming Associates

David Hockney, *Mulholland* Drive, June 1986 Copyright David Hockney

The David Hockney retrospective exhibition opened at the spectacular Frank Gehry designed Louis Vuitton Foundation in Paris last week. I for one wish I could beam myself there--but alas, I can't be in two places at once so this video (courtesy Judith Benhamouhuet) will have to suffice. Although I can't say I love absolutely everything Hockney has done, there is so much that resonates with me and I definitely respect him as an important, amazingly prolific artist who definitely has something to say. I love the variety of his work, beginning with his early paintings and I have been especially inspired by his ipad drawings of later years..

Here is an interesting interview for those who want to read more about him, his motivations and inspirations: The Colorful Life of David Hockney (courtesy Hochhedel).

Mary Oliver Poem

Finally, signs of spring on my walk this morning…

WITH THANKS TO THE FIELD SPARROW, WHOSE VOICE IS SO DELICATE AND HUMBLE 
by Mary Oliver

I do not live happily or comfortably
with the cleverness of our times.
The talk is all about computers,
the news is all about bombs and blood.
This morning, in the fresh field,
I came upon a hidden nest.
It held four warm, speckled eggs.
I touched them.
Then went away softly,
having felt something more wonderful
than all the electricity of New York City.

Delicious Carrot Hummus

**Photo courtesy Tony Cenicola/The New York Times**

I recently attended a great three day workshop with the talented artist Rebecca Chappell at Watershed Center for the Ceramic Arts in Edgecomb, Maine. On top of loving having my hands in clay again, we were also fed some awesome meals during our time there. That included this delicious carrot hummus made by chef Henning Vagtborg of Straw's Farm. Henning has been a chef in many restaurants around Boston, Portland and Damariscotta and I can attest to his talent, judging from the meals he served us during the workshop. Thank you Henning for sharing this delicious Carrot Hummus recipe.

CARROT HUMMUS
5 lb carrots, peeled and cut into 1” pieces
1/4 c olive oil
2 T cumin seed
1 t red pepper flake
1 T salt
1 clove garlic
Juice of one lemon
1/4 c honey
1 t sesame oil

1. Toss carrots with olive oil, cumin seed, red pepper flake, and salt. Roast in a preheated 400 oven for 15 minutes or until softened and caramelized. Let cool for 5 minutes.
2. Place carrots and remaining ingredients in blender or food processor with 1/4 c of water and blend until smooth, pushing down with a rubber spatula and adding more water as necessary.

Silkscreen of the Week

Overcoat Silkscreen, mixed media 30” x 22” $1500

Charity of the Week:
American Civil Liberties Union

About The Author

New York City based contemporary artist, Pam Smilow, began writing the creative lifestyle blog “things we love” in an effort to foster a sense of community during times of isolation and reflection. To read more about her and her art, visit her website and check out the essay written by Frank Matheis entitled The Sophisticated Innocence of Pam Smilow.