"Unicorn and Gold Wall" - Kelly Fearing

Medium: Mixed Media (pastel, gold leaf) on Paper
Page Size: 18 x 12 in.
Frame Size: 25.25 x 19.25 in.
Signed, lower right, in pencil "Kelly Fearing 1970"
 
In Unicorn and Gold Wall, Kelly Fearing presents a quintessential example of the "magical realist" and "mystical naturalist" style that defined his prolific career. The composition centers on an ethereal, finely rendered unicorn in a dynamic pose, set against a backdrop of atmospheric blues and soft, cloud-like textures. A bold, horizontal band of shimmering gold leaf bisects the canvas, grounding the mythical subject with a sense of architectural permanence and sacred space. Fearing’s masterful handling of light and texture creates a dreamlike environment where the natural and the supernatural coexist in a state of quiet, Romantic surrealism. This work serves as a testament to Fearing's legacy as a "Renaissance man" of Texas modernism, blending classical draftsmanship with a profound, visionary imagination.
 
This piece is ready to hang in vintage frame with gold leaf finish. Glass protects the art.