The Mighty King 1991

kenkelly

abstract painting

fantasy art

possibly oil pastel

oil painting

fluid art

neo expressionist

acrylic on canvas

underpainting

painting painterly

expressionist

"The Mighty King" is a 1991 painting by Ken Kelly (1946-2022), depicting a powerful gorilla standing over a terrified woman. The scene is set in a jungle environment under a full moon, with a serpent in the foreground. Kelly's distinctive style combines realism with a touch of fantasy, creating a dramatic and captivating image that captures the primal nature of the gorilla and the fragility of the human figure. This piece exemplifies Kelly’s career as a renowned illustrator for fantasy and science fiction, and a prominent figure in the genre.