The Return
Artist : Laura B. Nelson
Year 2025
Acrylics on hardboard
Signed front and back with a certificate of authenticity
Varnished and ready to hang
The painting by Laura Bernardeschi Nelson beautifully portrays a vision of the future, where nature triumphs over the industrialized and polluted world. Painted in acrylics on hardboard, it captures the gradual reclamation of Earth by the natural world. The urban sprawl of cement and the smog that once suffocated the planet seem to be fading away as nature begins to reclaim its space.
In the foreground, towering buildings made of concrete and steel give way to lush greenery, signifying the balance being restored between humanity’s creations and the earth’s vitality. The pollution, once overwhelming, is being overtaken by vibrant plant life that rises from the cracks in the pavement, symbolizing hope and renewal.
Above, the sky is a striking contrast of dark, polluted gray, but it’s softened by a powerful sunset. The traditional hues of orange, purple, and yellow bleed across the sky, reminiscent of nature’s original colours. The sunset, though slightly obscured by the remnants of smog, symbolizes a new beginning, where the natural beauty of the earth can once again shine through. The whole scene evokes a sense of quiet optimism, a hopeful message of nature’s resilience and the possibility of a harmonious future.
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