David Hockney in perspective

Description

This documentary follows David Hockney in his Los Angeles studio as he prepares a series of monumental canvases inspired by the Grand Canyon. Through personal reflections, memories of his native Yorkshire, and deep engagement with painting, Hockney reveals his creative process. Fascinated by the depiction of space, he challenges the conventions of classical perspective. The film weaves together studio scenes, sketches, footage of the American desert, and excerpts from opera-another of his enduring passions. With precision and sensitivity, the directors capture the vitality of an artist in search of visual truth. A compelling immersion into the world of one of the most influential painters of the twentieth century.