Silent Is Golden — by Laura Bernardeschi Nelson
Medium: Oil pastels on paper
Size (framed): 45 × 35 cm
Framed, varnished, and signed on front and back
Ready to hang
Description
Silent Is Golden captures a peaceful corner of Northumbria, in the North East of England — a place the artist discovered during her autumn hikes. Inspired by the healing power of nature, Laura Bernardeschi Nelson expresses through rich layers of oil pastels the dialogue between vivid autumn colors and tranquil reflections of water.
This artwork evokes the serenity found in nature, far from the noise of human crowds — a quiet refuge for the mind and soul. The vibrant tones and textured strokes invite the viewer to pause, breathe, and reconnect with the silence that heals.
Title: Oil, Coal, Gas
Artist: Laura Bernardeschi Nelson
Medium: Oil pastels on paper
Dimensions: 45 x 35 cm (framed)
Signed and varnished
Description:
This expressive oil pastel work by Laura Bernardeschi Nelson explores the destructive impact of fossil fuels on our planet. The three looming industrial forms—marked Oil, Coal, and Gas—spew thick fumes into a darkened sky, symbolizing the relentless flow of pollution and the human dependence on energy sources that harm the Earth’s fragile balance.
With bold strokes and intense color contrasts, the artist captures the emotional weight of industrialization and its contribution to the climate crisis. The piece belongs to the artist’s Climate Change Collection, which reflects on the urgent need for transformation, awareness, and collective responsibility.
Framed, signed, and varnished.
A striking environmental statement piece that invites reflection on the cost of progress and the future of our world.
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