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Kelly John Gough

INSPIRED BY THE HUMAN FORM

Bold, rich oils on a raw backdrop of wood panel; elegant, classical figures with a provocative, erotic edge - Kelly John Gough's artwork embodies a breathtaking joining of juxtapositions. Inspired by the human form, Kelly paints vibrant, striking nudes with a composition that's enriched by strong chiaroscuro, exciting areas of negative space and the natural grain and knots of his signature wooden panel canvas. From large-scale pieces that bring a whole building to life to compact miniatures that enliven a wall or desk, Kelly's distinctive style never fails to make a statement. Born and bred in South Africa, Kelly has been painting since he could walk - experimenting with art for the first time as a young child, under the masterful eye of his fine-art trained father. After studying graphic design and working in the publishing and production industry for 12 years, Kelly took the plunge and embraced his first love full-time in 2001. Kelly works from his studio based in Cape Town's creative hub of The Woodstock Exchange and sells ready-to-hang works as well as privately commissioned pieces.

Artworks

Kelly John Gough — The Sleep of Reason, on show
The Sleep of Reason, on show
Kelly John Gough — The Sleep of Reason
The Sleep of Reason
Kelly John Gough — The End, on show
The End, on show
Kelly John Gough — The End
The End
Kelly John Gough — Crucifix
Crucifix
Kelly John Gough — Zolani Mahola, the voice of Freshly Ground
Zolani Mahola, the voice of Freshly Ground
Kelly John Gough — Throwing caution to the Wind
Throwing caution to the Wind
Kelly John Gough — Suikerbossie ek wil jou he
Suikerbossie ek wil jou he
Kelly John Gough — The Normal is the Good Smile in a Child's Eye 1. It is Also the Dead Stare in a Million Adults
The Normal is the Good Smile in a Child's Eye 1. It is Also the Dead Stare in a Million Adults
Kelly John Gough — Movement of Life
Movement of Life
Kelly John Gough — Miss Molly
Miss Molly
Kelly John Gough — Stare
Stare
Kelly John Gough — Speculative Boyancy
Speculative Boyancy
Kelly John Gough — Response
Response
Kelly John Gough — O Face 4
O Face 4
Kelly John Gough — O Face 3
O Face 3
Kelly John Gough — The Vanishing
The Vanishing
Kelly John Gough — Skull
Skull
Kelly John Gough — O Face 2
O Face 2
Kelly John Gough — O Face 1
O Face 1
Kelly John Gough — Kathleen Ardell
Kathleen Ardell
Kelly John Gough — Krolowa Krukow
Krolowa Krukow
Kelly John Gough — Irreprochable
Irreprochable
Kelly John Gough — Freedom
Freedom
Kelly John Gough — Deep Space
Deep Space
Kelly John Gough — Deceptive Lure of Gravity
Deceptive Lure of Gravity
Kelly John Gough — Brooding
Brooding