# Modernized Gothic Art 'American Gothic High' is a Groovy Interpretation of a Classic Painting By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2013-09-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/american-gothic-high References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/American-Gothic-High/8660953) & [stevesimpson](http://stevesimpson.com/17721/1512189/portfolio/american-gothic-high) ‘American Gothic High’ is Steve Simpson’s reinterpretation of Grant Wood’s classic American Gothic painting for the Hemp edition of 420 Magazine. Simpson wanted to re-imagine the father-daughter farming duo of the original into a cooler, [hemp-farming pair](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/women-of-weed). Simpson states that he tried not to deviate too much from the original, opting to make a recognizable, albeit groovy version. The biggest change, he notes, is the switch from a traditional 3-prong farming fork to 7-prong fork. He did this in order to evoke the image of a [cannabis leaf](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flower-vase-bong). This re-imagining of Wood’s painting is extremely interesting, with the woman updated with a floral wreath, the man with a hippie-inspired beard, and both parties in some rad-looking sunglasses. Overall, this is a really fun and inspired spin on a [well-known classic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artist-logo-remix) that fits in perfectly with the content of the magazine. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Modernized Art:** Opportunities for artists to reinterpret classic works with contemporary elements, creating new and imaginative versions. - **Sustainable Hemp:** Innovations in hemp farming and its applications, such as using hemp materials for various industries. - **Groovy Fashion:** Emerging trends in fashion that incorporate retro and psychedelic elements in a modernized way. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art:** Opportunities for artists to explore new themes and reinterpret classic works in innovative ways. - **Agriculture:** The potential for hemp farming and the development of sustainable agricultural practices. - **Fashion:** Emerging market for fashion brands to offer modernized versions of retro and psychedelic styles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nostalgic Art-Inspired Cannabis Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kristofferson-san-pablo.md) - [Cannabis-Friendly Golf Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swag-golf.md) - [Smokable Art Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flower-by-edie-parker-1.md) - [Modern Design-Exploring Art Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pratone-chair.md) - [Apocalypse Post Pandemic Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-urban-art.md) - [Burgeoning Psychedelic Art Movements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/psychedelic-art-movement.md) - [AI-Generated Soup Can Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/campbells-paintings.md) - [Agriculturally Inspired Art Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/farming-photographs.md) - [Art-Appreciating Hazy IPAs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artistic-hazy-ipas.md)