by Laura Bernardeschi Nelson

Artwork Description

Inside A Quiet Structure by Laura Bernardeschi Nelson

35.0 x 45.0 cm

Inside a Quiet Structure Description Inside a Quiet Structure is an oil pastel work on paper that explores interior space as an emotional and architectural environment. The composition suggests a corridor or enclosed structure made of repeated vertical and horizontal elements, evoking walls, frames, or scaffolding. The space appears both constructed and unstable, as if slowly shifting or dissolving into colour. Muted greens, ochres, and soft greys dominate the palette, layered with traces of warmer tones that emerge beneath the surface. These overlapping colours create a sense of depth and movement, transforming the rigid geometry into something organic and perceptual. The absence of clear openings or exits reinforces a feeling of pause and introspection. Oil pastels are used in a gestural and tactile way, leaving visible marks that emphasise the physical process of building and erasing form. The repeated lines suggest containment and rhythm, while subtle variations in tone prevent the structure from becoming fixed or static. Rather than depicting a literal interior, the work functions as a psychological space — a place of transition, enclosure, and quiet observation. It reflects an ongoing interest in how constructed environments can hold memory, tension, and stillness, blurring the boundary between inner and outer landscapes. Details Artist: Laura Bernardeschi Nelson Year: 2026 Medium: Oil pastels on paper Dimensions: 45 × 35 cm (framed) Framing: Framed Signature: Signed Finish: Varnished Certificate of Authenticity: Included Condition: Excellent

Artwork Details

Medium: Painting Pastel

Genre: Expressionism