ABOUT THE COLLECTION

The Americana Collection Fine Art collaboration with photographer Caroline Jean Gray began when she and Lydia serendipitously struck up a friendship in the streets of Middleburg, Virginia; a place dear to both artists, the pair began working together in 2024. Quickly they realized their shared love for a focus on creating art to uplift the soul and conversation drifted to the broad inspiration of American life. Suddenly the two were planning a collaboration to capture the iconic America that would promote, and reawaken a positive and uplifting vision. Together, creating a visual anthology that honors timeless elegance, regional character, and elevated style across the American landscape.

ABOUT THE PIECE: 
Is there anything more bold and daring than building a massive stone arch in the middle of a vast swaths of breathtaking land and mountains and vistas that absolutely miniaturizes it? When first erected- did anyone wonder about it; "Is this ridiculous?" 
It is. But that's potentially one of the most awe inspiring things about America. Those on the sidelines scoffed at the ridiculousness of it- a new country, indeed!and here we stand looking back over our shoulder and down the caverns of time. There this arch stands a statement against the enormous sky welcoming nearly 45,000 visitors on it's busiest day. I wonder what the stone mason would say.  

SIZING
6" x 8" on 300 lb hand torn edge paper