ALEXANDER KRILOV (b. 1964)

The art object “Silence”, created in 2024, combines the concept by Alexander Krilov, painting, and an authentic autograph of Elbert Hubbard, an American writer, philosopher, and key figure of the Arts and Crafts Movement.

At the center of the composition is the quote: “He who does not understand your silence will probably not understand your words.” It forms the conceptual core of the work, addressing themes of inner perception and depth of communication.

The painting is executed in oil and acrylic on canvas, finished with acrylic lacquer, enhancing texture and visual depth. The imagery emphasizes silence as a meaningful presence.

Hubbard’s autograph is integrated into the composition as an intellectual element connecting art and philosophy.

The work functions as a unified art object combining text, image, and concept.

Concept by Alexander Krilov

Execution by Mari Ralemska