“In the paintings from Kelley’s Thirteen Seasons, ubiquitous symbols from late twentieth century Americana (as well as his own childhood) turn menacing. Jack-o-lanterns, candy-canes, and otherwise hackneyed general ornaments shed their veneer, revealing more sinister undertones...He has demonstrated the powerful effect humor can have in making a poignant point about otherwise grim subjects, sidestepping the low-lying academicism that permeates the contemporary art world, which is particularly refreshing today.”