*APC ART is pleased to present “American Gothic,” a highly sought-after edition by acclaimed contemporary artist Nick Smith. Published in 2020 by Rhodes Editions, this work is executed as a giclée print with screenprinted varnish on Canson Rag Photographique 310gsm wove paper. The work is hand signed, dated, and numbered by the artist in graphite pencil from the edition of 150.*

*The work measures 84 × 70 cm (33.07 × 27.56 inches).*

*Nick Smith has become internationally recognized for his extraordinary reinterpretations of iconic artworks through the use of carefully orchestrated color grids. In “American Gothic,” Smith pays homage to one of the most famous paintings in the history of art — Grant Wood’s legendary 1930 masterpiece of the same name. Wood’s original painting is widely considered one of the most recognizable images in American cultural history, depicting a Midwestern farmer and his daughter in a stoic portrait of rural American life.*

*Smith’s interpretation transforms this historic image through an intricate contemporary lens. The composition is constructed from hundreds of meticulously arranged color blocks that gradually resolve into the instantly recognizable composition of the original painting. From a distance, the portrait emerges with remarkable clarity, while up close the viewer encounters a sophisticated mosaic of carefully calibrated tones and subtle color variations.*

*The printing process used to create these works is exceptionally complex and demanding. Each print is first produced using high resolution archival giclée printing before being finished with a precisely applied screenprinted varnish layer. This varnish process enhances the tonal shifts within the grid structure and gives the surface a remarkable depth and dimensionality that is rarely achieved in editioned works.*

*Nick Smith’s work sits at the intersection of conceptual art, color theory, and contemporary visual culture. A former architect and color specialist, Smith has developed a highly distinctive visual language that blends rigorous structure with an immediately recognizable aesthetic. His works often reinterpret famous masterpieces through the lens of color systems, inviting viewers to reconsider both the original image and the nature of perception itself.*

*Smith’s exhibitions have consistently sold out internationally, and his editions are among the most eagerly sought works in the contemporary print market. His work has achieved strong auction results and is collected by prominent private collectors across Europe, the United States, and Asia. Collectors are particularly drawn to the intellectual rigor and visual sophistication that characterize his practice.*

*“American Gothic” stands as one of the artist’s most recognizable and desirable works. By reimagining one of the most iconic images in American art history through his signature color system, Smith creates a piece that is both historically grounded and strikingly contemporary.*

*This example has been stored flat to archival standards since being received directly from Rhodes Editions in 2020 and remains in excellent condition.*

*APC ART is pleased to offer archival framing options upon request to ensure the work is presented and preserved to museum standards.*

*Nick Smith’s editions continue to gain recognition among collectors worldwide, and works from early releases such as this have become increasingly difficult to obtain. “American Gothic” represents an exceptional opportunity to acquire one of the artist’s most sought-after compositions.*

*A visually striking reinterpretation of a timeless masterpiece and an outstanding investment opportunity in the contemporary print market.*

*Offered by APC ART.*

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Provenance
Included with the work will be the original certificate of authenticity as issued from Rhodes Editions. 

Condition
The work is in mint condition. We have stored the work flat to archival standard since 2020.