Grace

Grace, a 1979 serigraph by R.C. Gorman, depicts a crouching Navajo woman enveloped in a bold red blanket with striking geometric patterns in turquoise, yellow, and blue throughout. The seated pose conveys both physical grace and spiritual composure, while the vibrant palette speaks to the richness of traditional Navajo textile arts. The geometric designs on the blanket create an intricate visual texture that contrasts with the smooth modeling of the figure’s exposed skin. The neutral background allows the blanket’s geometry and the warm reds to command full attention. This powerful work merges abstraction and figuration, formal pattern and human presence, creating a visually compelling meditation on Navajo cultural traditions. Essential for collectors of Gorman serigraphs and fine art celebrating indigenous women.