Title: Lavender Horizon
Artist: Laura Bernardeschi Nelson
Medium: Oil pastels on paper
Technique: Impasto texture with layered, expressive strokes and soft tonal transitions
Finish: Unframed; sold protected in a transparent archival plastic sleeve
Size: 30 x 40 cm in an Ikea frame
Signature: Signed on front and back
Originality: Unique original artwork
In Lavender Horizon, Laura Bernardeschi Nelson uses the expressive medium of oil pastels to create an evocative landscape that balances tranquility with dynamic energy. The thick impasto technique imbues the lavender field with a palpable texture, allowing the viewer to almost feel the softness of the blossoms and the warmth of the sun’s rays.
The composition is marked by a journey through the landscape, with a winding path leading the viewer’s eye toward the distant horizon. This path becomes a metaphor for personal growth and enlightenment, a journey from serenity to awakening. The vibrant purple hues of the lavender represent calm, introspection, and the deep beauty of nature, while the golden sunlight signifies new beginnings and the limitless potential of the future.
Lavender Horizon is more than just a depiction of a landscape—it is a reflection on the passage of time, the cyclical nature of seasons, and the potential for transformation. Through the use of bold colours and layered textures, Bernardeschi Nelson creates a space where the viewer can pause and reflect on their own journey of growth and self-realization.
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