A modern take on “American Gothic” through a Colorado lense!
Fine art prints crafted to elevate your walls.
Few American paintings are as instantly recognizable as American Gothic. Painted in 1930, Grant Wood’s portrait of a stern Midwestern farmer and his daughter became an enduring symbol of American resilience, discipline, and rural identity during the Great Depression.
The Colorado Gothic series reimagines that iconic image through the lens of contemporary life in the Rocky Mountains.
Inplace of the original pitchfork, these figures hold objects tied to modern Colorado culture-a snow shovel , skis,and snowboards. The substitution is intentional. What the pitchfork represented in Wood’s ers-hardwork,endurance, and connection to the land- these mountain tools represent today. They speak toa different kind of resilience shaped by altitude, winter storms, recreation, migration, and life lived close to the outdoors.
The formal composition and direct gaze remain faithful to the original painting, making the connection immediately recognizable. Yet the snowy alpine backdrops, mirrored goggles, winter clothing and contemporary styling firmly place these portraits in present-day Colorado. The works capture a modern Western identity that blends outdoor culture, independence, humor, and adaption to an ever-changing environment.
Through layed texture, expressive brushwork, and bold winter color, the Colorado Gothic series transforms a familiar American image into something contemporary, regional, and deeply connected to Colorado life.
Available in 2 sizes
11 × 14” $54*
16 X 20” $98*
*Prices are subject to sales tax.
Shipping costs upon request.
Printed on Alpine Archival Matte 230 Paper with a 1/2” white border for easy framing.