by Laura Bernardeschi Nelson

Artwork Description

The Woman I Still Am by Laura Bernardeschi Nelson

35.0 x 45.0 cm

Title: The Woman I Still Am Artist: Laura Bernardeschi Nelson Medium: Oil pastels on paper Size: 35 × 45 cm Presentation: Signed, varnished, and sold framed Year: 2025 Description The Woman I Still Am by Laura Bernardeschi Nelson portrays a tender, symbolic moment: an elderly woman gazing into a mirror and seeing her younger self reflected back. The artwork blends expressive strokes of oil pastel with warm, emotional colours that blur the boundary between past and present. The older figure is rendered with soft, muted tones that speak of wisdom and experience, while the youthful reflection shines with vivid oranges and confident green eyes. The two faces meet in the centre of the composition, creating a dialogue between memory and identity. This piece reminds viewers that age is only a number—the inner self, full of dreams, beauty, and spirit, remains alive throughout life. Rather than mourning the passage of time, the artwork celebrates it. It suggests that we carry every stage of ourselves within us, and that happiness grows richer with experience. The Woman I Still Am is a compassionate, uplifting portrait that honours self-acceptance, memory, and the lifelong continuity of the soul.

Artwork Details

Medium: Painting Pastel

Genre: Expressionism