Held in the Quiet by Michelle O'Connor

Discovery

A layered meditation on what remains unspoken, Held in the Quiet evokes the hush between thoughts and the sanctuary found in stillness. Embedded textures, numbers, and fragments of writing suggest memory, communication, and containment—an abstract narrative where chaos softens into calm. This piece invites the viewer to slow down, listen deeply, and discover the richness held in the silence.

Michelle O'Connor
Held in the Quiet
Acrylic/Mixed Media on Wood
12 x 12 x 2 in

Amid the noise of daily life, this piece offers a pause - a moment of stillness where emotion and memory settle into soft edges and whispered marks. It speaks to the power of presence without words, and the beauty of being seen, felt, and held in our most vulnerable spaces.

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Michelle O'Connor

Gurnee, IL

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