David Hockney's A Closer Grand Canyon (1998) is a monumental work that embodies the artist's long-standing fascination with landscape, perspective, and the challenge of capturing the grandeur of the Grand Canyon. This ambitious piece consists of 60 individual canvases combined to create a single, large-scale image, measuring 81 1/2 by 293 inches overall, and is part of the collection at the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art in Denmark​ (The David Hockney Foundation: Home)​.

Hockney's approach to A Closer Grand Canyon was rooted in his desire to convey the vastness and sublime beauty of the Grand Canyon, a subject he revisited several times throughout his career. Unlike his earlier works that were based on photographs, this particular series emerged from direct observation. In the autumn leading up to the creation of this work, Hockney spent a week drawing the canyon from Powell Point on the South Rim, capturing numerous studies in oil pastel. These observational studies formed the basis of the final paintings, which he executed back in his studio. Hockney's aim was to give viewers a sense of being physically close to the canyon, capturing its overwhelming scale and the peculiar sensation of its expansive space​ (The David Hockney Foundation: Home)​.

Hockney's technique and his experiments with perspective are particularly noteworthy. He has been known to challenge conventional single-viewpoint photography, preferring instead a composite approach that offers multiple perspectives. This technique, reminiscent of Cubism, allows the viewer's gaze to shift across the image, introducing movement and a more dynamic experience of the landscape. Hockney's use of vibrant colors and bold compositions further enhance the emotional impact of the Grand Canyon's natural beauty​ (Country Life)​.

A Closer Grand Canyon stands as a testament to Hockney's innovative spirit and his mastery in using color, form, and perspective to evoke the grandeur of one of nature's most spectacular creations. This work, among others, highlights Hockney's contributions to contemporary art and his ongoing exploration of the possibilities of painting and representation.