Gary Ernest Smith – Journey in Search of Lost Images
Poster | 32” x 22” | Neo-Regionalism

A striking surrealist landscape by Gary Ernest Smith, this poster captures the haunting beauty of the American West through symbolic imagery and emotional depth. A steer skull crowns a wooden gate, flanked by barbed wire and barren desert—evoking themes of memory, identity, and the mythic frontier. The gradient sky suggests a liminal moment, either dawn or dusk, reinforcing the introspective tone.

Beneath the image, Smith’s poetic inscription reads:
“We dedicate our lives to dreams and memories in the realm of American experience and search far beyond the images, for the lost images, the lost images of ourselves.”

This piece exemplifies Smith’s Neo-Regionalist approach—melding realism with metaphor to explore the American psyche. Ideal for collectors drawn to Western symbolism, introspective narrative, and bold visual storytelling.

Condition: Excellent
Dimensions: 32” x 22”
Signed: Gary Ernest Smith (printed)
Medium: Poster print
Style: Neo-Regionalism / Surreal Americana
Price: $50
Shipping: Rolled in tube; insured shipping available