Thom Ross

Represented by Altamira Fine Art

“As an artist, I look deeply into myths. Why does Custer’s Last Stand matter? Why are they still making movies about the Alamo and Billy the Kid and Wyatt Earp? We project our emotions through these figures, and there’s something really wonderful about that.”

— Thom Ross

Thom Ross’s goal as an artist is to portray iconic American people and events in new ways in order to bring out a more complex story than the traditional historical myths. His work challenges the viewer to re-examine history. Indians playing croquet; General Custer riding off while balancing a table on his head; Sheriff Pat Garrett standing with shotgun in hands bracing against the cold of a wintry New Mexico morning – these are a few of the unique images depicted in Ross’s paintings.

Ross’s paintings are in private and public collections throughout the United States. He currently lives, in Santa Fe, New Mexico, where he owns and runs Due West Gallery.

17 works

The Lawmen by Thom RossThe LawmenThom RossLa Punta de la Glorietta by Thom RossLa Punta de la GloriettaThom RossWinter, Moonlight, Billy by Thom RossWinter, Moonlight, BillyThom RossLawmen’s Walk by Thom RossLawmen’s WalkThom RossPage 190 by Thom RossPage 190Thom RossPolar Explorer by Thom RossPolar ExplorerThom RossPortrait of the Artist as a Young Man by Thom RossPortrait of the Artist as a Young ManThom RossRick Monday by Thom RossRick MondayThom RossBurial at Sea by Thom RossBurial at SeaThom RossSea of Tranquility by Thom RossSea of TranquilityThom RossCentennial Visitor by Thom RossCentennial VisitorThom RossSgt. William Carney by Thom RossSgt. William CarneyThom RossDeath of Yellow Hair by Thom RossDeath of Yellow HairThom RossSuribachi by Thom RossSuribachiThom RossInside the North Clarke Street Garage by Thom RossInside the North Clarke Street GarageThom RossThe Green Hatband by Thom RossThe Green HatbandThom RossJack Johnson by Thom RossJack JohnsonThom Ross
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