Juan Kelly (Costa Rican, born 1958)

Nighty Nite

Oil on linen

Signed to lower right

35 x 29 in., framed to 43 1/2 x 37 1/2 in. 

A striking testament to the enduring legacy of magical realism, this whimsical composition by Juan Kelly captures the lyrical traditions of his native Costa Rica with exacting technical precision. Raised in Limón, Kelly utilizes a rich, saturated palette and arresting visual metaphors to construct enigmatic, narrative-driven dreamscapes. His work frequently features stylized, archetypal animals that challenge and subvert traditional pastoral iconography.