Horizontal 'Spots' I is a woodcut print by Damien Hirst, one of the most renowned contemporary artists known for his exploration of color, repetition, and pharmaceutical themes. This piece is part of Hirst’s famous "Spots" series, in which he creates grids or patterns of evenly spaced, vibrantly colored circles. However, unlike many of his other Spot Paintings, which are typically done in screen printing or acrylic, this artwork is a woodcut print, giving it a more textured and organic feel. In Horizontal 'Spots' I, the composition consists of rows of circular spots arranged in a horizontal orientation, each filled with a unique hue. The colors are carefully chosen to create harmony and contrast, evoking a sense of controlled randomness. The use of woodcut printing adds a tactile quality, subtly differentiating it from Hirst’s more industrially produced Spot Paintings. Hirst’s Spots series is often associated with his interest in pharmaceutical aesthetics, as the dots resemble the color-coded pills and capsules seen in medicine. The artist himself has stated that these works explore the relationship between art, science, and human perception, using color as a universal language of emotion and meaning. Horizontal 'Spots' I stands out for its precise composition, vibrant palette, and unique use of the woodcut technique, demonstrating Hirst’s ability to blend traditional printmaking methods with his signature contemporary style.