Salinas Valley is part of a wider collection titled California. California is a collection of illustrations reimagining life in The Golden State. Here, the fields of overgrown golden grass, the rolling hills, the beaches, the mountains, just about every part of this state has something unique to showcase. Inspired by the vivid imagery of authors including his personal favorite, John Steinbeck, Yun created this collection to pay homage to the beauty the state of California has to offer. A charming and simple interpretation of the place that helped raise the artist.

Grant Yun’s Overpass blends the nostalgia of American Regionalism with contemporary digital aesthetics, celebrating the quiet beauty of the Midwest. Drawing influence from 20th-century artists like Grant Wood and Thomas Hart Benton, Yun captures the simplicity of regional life with geometric precision and a minimalist approach. The aerial perspective introduces a modernist detachment, echoing Edward Hopper’s contemplative isolation and Charles Sheeler’s precisionist focus on architecture and infrastructure. Utilizing digital tools, Yun reimagines traditional art movements, emphasizing smooth gradients and structured forms. Overpass romanticizes the everyday, transforming mundane infrastructure into a serene, timeless reflection of place and identity.