American Gothic Aviator after Grant Wood

Propelling the symbol image of American earthy rurality towards the skies, this amazing creation infuses an unexpected professional modernity to its characters. We admire the amusing variation “American Gothic Aviator”, modeled on the very famous initial painting conceived by the talented Grant Wood. The original portraitist aimed to immortalize the rusticity and the immutable work ethic of the Iowa peasants. The meticulous integration of civil aviation uniforms metamorphoses this austere duo into a flight crew ready to board.

The austere peasant wardrobe has been brilliantly replaced by impeccable regulation outfits. The phlegmatic old man today wears a luxurious navy blue jacket adorned with gold buttons and the golden stripes of a captain on the sleeve. His head is topped with a strict officer’s cap. The woman to his right has donned a dark sleeveless vest over a white blouse, brightened by a red checkered scarf tied around her neck. Both proudly display identification badges attached to their clothes. The amazing white wooden house and its pointed window persist in the background, anchoring this crew in their native farm.

The craftsmanship of the artisan bursts forth thanks to the extremely precise rendering of modern textile textures, from the felt of the cap to the sparkling metal of the winged insignia. The ability to preserve the cold and frontal lighting on the faces while perfectly adjusting the new collars testifies to a striking illusionist virtuosity. This careful work greatly celebrates oil painting.