Kelly the Deaf Artist
Breaking the Silence
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Breaking the Silence: Acrylic & Gold Leaf Painting
Breaking the Silence is a bold act of reclamation—an original 60x72” mixed media painting by Kelly O’Brien that merges personal trauma with visual power. Physically burned bullet holes pierce the canvas in the top right corner, an unignorable reminder of wounds that mark us but don’t define us. This is art that doesn’t whisper. It declares.
Product Details:
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Title: Breaking the Silence
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Artist: Kelly O'Brien
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Medium: Acrylic, Oil & Gold Leaf on Canvas
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Dimensions: 60 x 72 x 1.5 inches
Description:
Breaking the Silence confronts a silenced memory—an experience of vulnerability, courtroom testimony, and the cost of truth. Painted in deep cobalt blues and searing reds, the central figure rides forward without apology. She is steady, weapon in hand, spine straight, gaze unshaken. Every line, every stroke is a refusal to retreat.
The palette—red, white, and blue—evokes both personal identity and collective symbolism. Drips cascade like time and memory, while the gold leaf brings light to the darkest corners. The burned-in bullet holes are not just texture—they are testimony. They speak to violation, to survival, and to the way pain leaves marks that must be seen.
Why You’ll Love It:
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Raw, Unfiltered Power: A one-of-a-kind original that transforms pain into bold, visual narrative.
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Unique Physical Detail: Real, burned bullet holes serve as a tangible reminder of rupture and resilience.
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Emotionally Charged Composition: Striking red, white, and blue tones create contrast, weight, and tension.
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Visually Commanding: A large-scale painting with layered texture, symbolism, and undeniable presence.
About the Artist:
Kelly O’Brien is a deaf multidisciplinary artist from the Texas Hill Country whose work often sits at the intersection of personal history and universal story. Breaking the Silence is one of Kelly’s most vulnerable and courageous works to date—born of memory, shaped by fire, and driven by the decision to never again remain quiet.
Transform Your Space:
More than artwork, Breaking the Silence is a monument to truth. This painting anchors any space with presence, gravity, and a fierce kind of beauty—for collectors who honor resilience, vulnerability, and the power of voice.
Order Now:
Own Breaking the Silence, a powerful 60x72" original that brings story, strength, and visual force to your collection. Inquire now for private showings and acquisition details.
