Kelly the Deaf Artist
The Cost of Silence
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The Cost of Silence: Original Mixed Media Painting
Quiet doesn’t always mean peace. In The Cost of Silence, Kelly O’Brien captures the emotional weight of what’s left unsaid—what’s held, buried, or endured. This 60x72” original mixed media painting places a lone cowboy and his horse beneath a glowing full moon, washed in deep violet, rust, and ember tones. The silence speaks volumes.
Product Details:
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Title: The Cost of Silence
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Artist: Kelly O'Brien
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Medium: Mixed Media (Oil, Acrylic, Ink)
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Dimensions: 60 x 72 inches
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Frame: Gallery-style floater frame for a clean, modern presentation
Description:
The Cost of Silence evokes a stillness that feels heavy rather than calm. A cowboy walks beside his horse, head down, posture weary, cast in the cold light of a full moon. The stripes in the background suggest memory, division, or confinement, while the vertical drips—like falling rain or bleeding color—underscore a quiet reckoning.
Rendered in high-contrast warm and cool tones, the piece feels cinematic, almost ghostly. It’s not about defeat—it’s about what it takes to hold it all in. About the weight we carry when we don’t—or can’t—speak our truth.
Why You'll Love It:
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Visually Arresting: Rich, layered tones and bold outlines create depth and drama that draws the eye in and holds it.
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Emotionally Charged: A painting that captures the quiet power of restraint, grief, and inner strength.
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Narrative Depth: Perfect for collectors who connect with storytelling, introspection, and Western iconography.
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Gallery-Scale Statement: At 60x72”, this piece anchors any room with presence and emotional gravity.
About the Artist:
Kelly O’Brien is a deaf fine artist and storyteller whose work distills human emotion into bold, expressive compositions. Drawing from the silence that shaped their own life, Kelly paints from a place of deep observation, empathy, and truth.
Transform Your Space:
Let The Cost of Silence bring presence and story to your space. This original work invites reflection, respect, and quiet conversation.
Order Now:
Own The Cost of Silence—a powerful, one-of-a-kind painting that speaks through its stillness. Inquire now for private showings and acquisition details.
