Untitled (Cloud over Bed)
Painting on canvas • Kathy Corey
Style & Movement
Contemporary Surrealism / Metaphysical Art; characterized by dreamlike imagery and a moody, atmospheric palette associated with the Key West art scene.
Medium & Technique
Oil and likely mixed media (possibly wax, enamel, or a thinner agent) on canvas. Techniques include scumbling, dripping, and wet-on-wet blending to create the atmospheric effects.
Creation Period
Late 20th to early 21st Century (Contemporary)
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 24 x 30 inches; Landscape format.
Subject Description
The painting depicts a solitary, unmade bed floating in a dark, ethereal landscape or seascape. Above the bed, a large, luminous white cloud dominates the composition, featuring long, vertical streaks and tendrils that drip downward toward the water/ground. The palette consists of deep indigos, charcoal grays, and highlights of soft pink, suggesting a twilight or dawn setting with themes of dreams, solitude, or transitions.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Very Good; the canvas appears taut and the paint film is largely intact.
Estimated Market Value
$1,000 - $2,500
Auction Estimate
$600 - $1,200
Provenance History
Likely acquired directly from the artist or a Florida-based gallery (Key West area). Private collection.
Art Historical Significance
Kathy Corey is a recognized figure in the Key West artistic community known for her evocative, often ghostly or surrealist narratives. This work is representative of her interest in the intersection of domestic life and the vast, uncontrollable elements of nature/the subconscious.
Notable Features
The most striking feature is the 'bleeding' white cloud, created through a controlled dripping technique that contrasts the solid, structural form of the bed with the fluid, ephemeral nature of the sky.
Condition Issues
Minor surface dust; potential slight yellowing of the lighter white pigments over time due to oil oxidation. No visible tears or mechanical damage.
Conservation Recommendations
Keep in a stable environment with controlled humidity. Professional cleaning to remove surface dust. UV-filtering glazing if framed would prevent pigment fading.
Collector Notes
Key west Artist Kathy Corey oil on canvas