Two good sports and lifetime performers and companions – My father and mother.
This image was inspired by American Gothic – a painting by Grant Wood from 1930. Portraying a pitchfork-holding farmer and a younger woman (imagined to be his wife or daughter) in front of a house of Carpenter Gothic style, it is one of the most familiar images in 20th century American art.
Wood wanted to depict the traditional roles of men and women as the man is holding a pitchfork symbolizing hand labor. Wood referenced late 19th century photography and posed his sitters in a manner reminiscent of early American portraiture.
rob it reminds me of that america artist whose name eludes me, nice one
Grant Wood and the painting was American Gothic. This image is a study for ‘No Home’(see recent posts). I’m trying to think creatively about possibilities.
Thanks everyone for your great comments. I think I may be onto something here. Ok, I’ll come clean, these are my parents (but some of you know that already)…anything ‘art’ and they are there…love em ,)
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awesome work, Robert!
rob it reminds me of that america artist whose name eludes me, nice one
Grant Wood and the painting was American Gothic. This image is a study for ‘No Home’(see recent posts). I’m trying to think creatively about possibilities.
– Robert Knapman
Sweet twist on Wood’s painting…bravo Robert!
Great mood here. Wonderful capture.
awesome i love it well done
Clever, amusing and, as usual, well composed and captured Robert.
Your creativity connects to your art so deeply. And I can see the deep connection between the models and photographer… :)
This is fantastic Robert, I love it. A modern day version of the original. Excellent concept and perfectly executed. Your models are marvellous.
Thanks everyone for your great comments. I think I may be onto something here. Ok, I’ll come clean, these are my parents (but some of you know that already)…anything ‘art’ and they are there…love em ,)