The R.C. Gorman Best Friends coffee mug brings a favorite gallery image to the daily routine. The printed design shows a companionship of four — their long dresses in warm Southwest hues, turquoise jewelry adding points of color — beneath a contrasting band that runs across the top of the composition and a warm ground behind.
As gallery merchandise, the mug reproduces Gorman’s imagery on a practical white drinking vessel rather than functioning as an original artwork. The warm palette and companionable mood of the design suit it equally to everyday use and to display in a cabinet of Southwest art favorites.
It makes a thoughtful gift for collectors of R.C. Gorman merchandise, fans of Southwestern art, and anyone who enjoys art-filled kitchenware.
