John Hoyland, Xingu, 1981

Silkscreen on paper
128 x 99 cm (visible), 153 x 120 x 3 cm (framed) 
Condition: Very good
Edition 58 of 65

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John Hoyland (British, 1934–2011) was one of Britain’s most prominent abstract painters, renowned for his bold use of colour and powerful compositions. Born in Sheffield, England, he studied at the Sheffield School of Art and the Royal Academy Schools before emerging as a leading figure in postwar abstraction. Hoyland’s early works were influenced by American Abstract Expressionists such as Rothko and Newman, but he developed a distinct style characterised by vibrant colour fields and dynamic spatial arrangements.

Hoyland’s paintings place his celebration of pure colour and emotional energy on full display. His large-scale canvases invite viewers into immersive worlds of pigment and gesture. Throughout his career, he exhibited internationally, served as a Royal Academician, and influenced many generations of British abstract artists. Even in his later works, Hoyland maintained an intensity and rhythm that affirmed his reputation as one of the UK’s most vital colourists of the 20th century.

(Photographed in October 2025)