The Gate to the West (Yellowstone)

The Gate to the West (Yellowstone)

$350.00

ABOUT THE COLLECTION

The Americana Collection Fine Art collaboration with photographer Caroline Jean Gray began when she and Lydia serendipitously struck up a friendship in the streets of Middleburg, Virginia; a place dear to both artists, the pair began working together in 2024. Quickly they realized their shared love for a focus on creating art to uplift the soul and conversation drifted to the broad inspiration of American life. Suddenly the two were planning a collaboration to capture the iconic America that would promote, and reawaken a positive and uplifting vision. Together, creating a visual anthology that honors timeless elegance, regional character, and elevated style across the American landscape.

ABOUT THE PIECE: 
Is there anything more bold and daring than building a massive stone arch in the middle of a vast swaths of breathtaking land and mountains and vistas that absolutely miniaturizes it? When first erected- did anyone wonder about it; "Is this ridiculous?" 
It is. But that's potentially one of the most awe inspiring things about America. Those on the sidelines scoffed at the ridiculousness of it- a new country, indeed!and here we stand looking back over our shoulder and down the caverns of time. There this arch stands a statement against the enormous sky welcoming nearly 45,000 visitors on it's busiest day. I wonder what the stone mason would say.  

SIZING
6" x 8" on 300 lb hand torn edge paper

Original Artwork

Original art is the most valuable; the most sought after; the most desired. At our worst, we have stolen, betrayed, and killed for it. At our best, we have humbly cried before it-and it’s changed our hearts and lives and world view and perspective for the better.

In creating, the artist is imparting herself onto the paper. An artist’s hand in creating the work of art mimics our ultimate creator. In owning the original you’re owning a glimpse of the alpha. Lydia’s artwork is created on French watercolor paper with a variety of high quality pigments and brushes that are all collected in striving to imbue her paintings with a sense of the meaning that sits just beyond our gaze.

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