Gossips

Gossips, a 1977 serigraph by R.C. Gorman, brings together three Navajo women in animated conversation, their profiles turned toward one another against a brilliant cobalt blue sky. Each figure wears traditional geometric-patterned blankets rendered in warm rust, orange, and earth tones that create visual rhythm across the composition. The geometric designs on the blankets echo the angular landscape of red rock and adobe walls suggested behind them. The women’s hair is arranged in traditional buns, and their body language conveys connection, communication, and social intimacy. Gorman’s serigraphic technique renders the bold color fields with clarity and visual punch. This celebrated work captures the essence of Navajo women’s social bonds and cultural continuity, making it indispensable for serious collectors of Gorman serigraphs and Southwestern fine art.