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John Kiraly
Temple of the Butterflies
1995

$1,675

£1,274.24

€1,526.84

CA$2,388.55

A$2,449.17

CHF 1,398.18

MX$31,741.72

NOK 15,885.26

SEK 16,717.32

DKK 11,411.06

About the Item

"Temple of the Butterflies" is a serigraph on paper by the artist John Kiraly, signed 'John Kiraly' lower right and numbered lower left. The image size is 27 x 34 inches and the framed dimensions are 40 x 37 inches. Framed in a contemporary, black frame. In Temple of the Butterflies, John Kiraly invites viewers into one of his signature architectural dreamscapes—an intimate sanctuary where tropical foliage, quiet water, and luminous sky come together in a moment of peaceful stillness. Known for his richly detailed compositions and carefully layered serigraphy, Kiraly creates scenes that feel both imagined and familiar, offering a retreat from the everyday. The work’s palette—soft lavenders, warm ochres, and powdered blues and greens—sets a serene tone, guiding the eye from the reflective pool in the foreground to the distant coastline framed by arched windows. Intricate flowers, orchids, and hanging vines create an atmosphere of abundance, while a gentle cascade of butterflies animates the distant landscape, adding a touch of movement and wonder. Kiraly’s craftsmanship is evident in the meticulous textures and botanical detail, encouraging viewers to linger and explore the scene layer by layer. The composition draws us inward: branches reach across the foreground, inviting entry, while the tranquil water and vibrant plant life suggest a space designed for reflection and renewal. Temple of the Butterflies is both a visual escape and a celebration of harmonious design—a work that transforms interior space with its sense of calm, warmth, and quiet enchantment. John Kiraly (American, b. 1943) New York–born and Florida-raised artist John Kiraly is celebrated for his lush, dreamlike visions of tropical architecture. Best known for the large-format serigraphs he created in the late 1980s and 1990s, Kiraly transforms verandas, pavilions and secret courtyards into immersive escapes filled with palms, orchids and cascading water. His meticulously crafted prints turn any interior into a sunlit terrace overlooking the sea. Kiraly moved from New York to Florida as a child and later studied art at the University of Miami on a full scholarship, working under painters John Clinkenburg and Eugene Massin. Restless in the classroom, he left to travel through Europe, Central and South America before settling in the Bahamas, where he opened his own gallery and absorbed the saturated light and exuberant plant life that would define his mature work. In 1973 he relocated to Key West, beginning a lifelong exploration of tropical houses, gardens and waterfronts as his primary subject. Throughout the 1990s, Kiraly developed an instantly recognizable style: crisp, idealized “tropical realist” scenes in which arcades, fountains and tiled terraces sit amid dense foliage and moonlit skies. Working in complex, multi-color serigraphy, he produced richly layered prints such as Celebration, Positano Moon, Temple of the Butterflies and Fortune Teller. These intricately printed limited editions have remained sought after by collectors who love Key West, the Mediterranean and other tropical destinations like Italian coastal towns, Carribean courtyards and lush Brazilian gardens. Today, Kiraly’s work speaks directly to collectors who want interiors that feel like a permanent vacation. The generous scale of his serigraphs, their intricate detail and layered color, and their sense of cinematic escape make them ideal statement pieces for coastal homes, contemporary spaces in need of warmth, or anyone with a love of travel and tropical light. Each edition captures the atmosphere of a private paradise while offering the craftsmanship and scarcity serious collectors expect.

Creator:
John Kiraly
Creation Year:
1995
Dimensions:
Height: 40 in (101.6 cm)Width: 37 in (93.98 cm)
Medium:
Paper,Screen
Movement & Style:
Contemporary
Period:
20th Century
Condition:
Gallery Location:
Greenwich, CT
Reference Number:
Seller: GRKIR9509011stDibs: LU2664217599182

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1995