by Laura Bernardeschi Nelson

Artwork Description

The Vanishing Current by Laura Bernardeschi Nelson

45.0 x 35.0 cm

Title: The Vanishing Current Artist: Laura Bernardeschi Nelson Medium: Oil pastels on paper Size: 45 x 35 cm (framed) Finish: Varnished and signed by the artist Collection: Climate Change Series Description: The Vanishing Current portrays a river enclosed by arching trees, their forms twisting into a tunnel of color and shadow. The vibrant greens and purples evoke a living pulse, yet the pathway feels uncertain—flowing toward a dimming horizon. The scene symbolizes rivers across the planet that are drying, redirected, or polluted, as human demand and global warming alter the lifelines of ecosystems and communities. In this work, Laura Bernardeschi Nelson uses oil pastels to create both harmony and disquiet—a vision of nature’s resilience pressed against the weight of political inaction. The piece stands as a quiet protest, reminding us that water—once abundant and eternal—is now a contested and fragile resource. Part of the Climate Change Collection, The Vanishing Current invites viewers to reflect on how policy, consumption, and neglect shape the fate of our shared environments.

Artwork Details

Medium: Painting Pastel

Genre: Expressionism