Artist: Laura Bernardeschi Nelson
Year: 2026
Medium: Oil pastels on paper
Dimensions: 45 × 35 cm (framed)
Finish: Varnished
Signature: Signed by the artist
Description:
Eye of the Storm Within explores the sensation of being pulled into an invisible force—where movement, emotion, and inner tension converge. A spiralling vortex dominates the composition, rendered in layered tones of turquoise, teal, and white, evoking both water and wind in constant motion.
At its centre, a dark, fragmented form appears suspended—caught between descent and transformation. The ambiguity of the figure invites multiple interpretations, suggesting both vulnerability and resilience within the same moment.
The expressive use of oil pastels emphasises gesture and texture, with sweeping circular strokes guiding the viewer’s eye inward. Subtle splatters and marks enhance the sense of turbulence, while the varnished surface deepens contrast and luminosity.
Balancing abstraction and symbolism, this work reflects on the forces that shape internal experience—capturing a moment where chaos and clarity coexist.
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