Rooted in the Sky
Description
In Rooted in the Sky, artist Laura Bernardeschi Nelson explores the connection between earth, spirit, and imagination. A solitary figure sits upon a swing suspended beneath a luminous sky, her flowing form dissolving into root-like strands that seem to merge with the landscape below.
Rendered in soft tones of blue, violet, and pastel light, the composition creates a dreamlike atmosphere where gravity, nature, and memory intertwine. Small golden points scattered across the sky suggest stars or floating seeds, reinforcing the sense of quiet wonder.
The work evokes themes of grounding and freedom at the same time — a figure both suspended in space and deeply connected to the earth.
Medium: Oil pastels on paper
Size: 45 × 35 cm (once framed)
Artist: Laura Bernardeschi Nelson
Signed and varnished
Original artwork