Ophelia

Original bronze on marble and wood base by John Patrick Kelly. Signed and numbered edition #2/29 30” high 18”wide 12”deep The unshakable belief that all of us are here for a purpose, are equal parts of the universe, and have to use our time here to fulfill destiny is the driving force behind the creation of John Patrick Kelly’s paintings. Patrick’s surrealistic oils combine fantasy, eroticism, humor, and a deep, esoteric understanding of life into a visual potpourri that leaves a lasting impression on most viewers. Born in Denver, Colorado in June of 1949, Patrick was raised by his mother and grandmother.  His childhood was rather traumatic, since his early attraction to art was not readily understood by his peers.  While other boys were playing football, Patrick learned how to sew, make quilts and pottery pieces, collect rocks, and pretend to be an Indian.  He began painting with oils at the age of six, and bronze sculpture at the age of fifteen, having become the youngest member of