N, from Hockney's Alphabet, 1991 Bright Colors Hines and Teargarden play in

Hines and Teargarden play in Armstrong's 'All-Stars' band

Each gesture feels like an unearthed remnant

including the bold brushwork of Willem de Kooning and Franz Kline

this substantial work allows Martinez's energetic compositions and bold color choices to unfold at a compelling scale

N, from Hockney's Alphabet, 1991 Bright Colors Hines and Teargarden play inDavid Hockney's letter N comes from Hockney's Alphabet, the 1991 portfolio in which the artist reimagined all twenty six letters as full page colour lithographs. On a sheet of sky blue paper Hockney fills a ruled box with rows of N's in shifting scripts and weights, then sets one bold white N adrift below with a quick brushed shadow a page of penmanship turned into composition. Hockney's Alphabet was conceived by the poet Sir Stephen Spender and