11:59 (Transition and Innocence)
Original painting on stretched canvas • Kathy Corey (Key West, Florida school)
Style & Movement
Contemporary Symbolism / Magical Realism
Medium & Technique
Oil or heavy-bodied acrylic on canvas; features visible impasto in the clouds/smoke, scumbling in the background, and loose brushwork for the horse's mane and lace detailing.
Creation Period
Late 20th to early 21st Century (Contemporary)
Dimensions & Format
Estimated 24 x 30 inches; Portrait orientation
Subject Description
The composition features a woman in a white lace bodice rising from or riding amidst clouds on a white horse. She holds two fruits (pears/mangoes), one raised before a full moon and one low. The work explores themes of transition and the precipice of change, symbolized by the titular 11:59 timestamp, the purity of the white horse, and the lunar cycle.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Excellent; the paint film appears stable with no visible craquelure, flaking, or significant surface grime.
Estimated Market Value
$800 - $1,500 USD
Auction Estimate
$500 - $900 USD
Provenance History
Likely acquired directly from the artist or through a Key West gallery; currently in private collection. Signed 'KC' lower right and '11:59' lower left.
Art Historical Significance
Represents the regional contemporary art scene of Key West. Kathy Corey's work is notable for its dreamlike, allegorical narratives and its exploration of feminine archetypes within tropical or celestial contexts.
Notable Features
Distinctive 'KC' initials in the lower right corner; intentional inclusion of the numerical text '11:59' as a narrative device; ethereal treatment of light around the moon and the horse's mane.
Condition Issues
No major issues visible. Minor surface dust; possible slight yellowing of varnish if applied, though the colors remain vibrant.
Conservation Recommendations
Maintain in a stable environment with 50% relative humidity. Avoid direct sunlight to prevent pigment fading. Frame with a spacer to protect the impasto texture.
Collector Notes
Key West Artist Kathy Corey theme of transition, innocence, timelessness symbolized by moon, white horse and 11:59.