Maize Azul

Maize Azul (1995) by R.C. Gorman celebrates the agricultural heritage and feminine strength of Navajo culture through vibrant color and dynamic composition. The lithograph depicts a woman in a striking purple shirt bent over a magnificent golden ear of corn, surrounded by scattered red and green chiles scattered across the composition. The warm peachy palette of the background contrasts beautifully with the cool purples and jewel-tone greens, while her dark hair and focused expression convey purpose and respect for ancestral crops. The interplay of agricultural bounty and human form reflects Gorman’s deep connection to Southwest traditions and indigenous foodways. Essential for collectors of Gorman lithographs, agricultural art, Southwest fine art, and works celebrating Native American women and cultural practices.