by Laura Bernardeschi Nelson

Artwork Description

Threads of Survival by Laura Bernardeschi Nelson

50.0 x 46.0 cm

Title: Threads of Survival Artist: Laura Bernardeschi Nelson Medium: Mixed Media on Wood Panel (Gesso Base, Paper, Cord, Leaves, Dried Flowers, Glue, and Spray Paint) Dimensions: 46 × 50 cm Signed: Front and Back Collection: Climate Change Series Description: Threads of Survival is an original mixed-media artwork created on a reclaimed wooden kitchen door, reflecting the artist’s belief that everything can become art. The surface is prepared with gesso and built up through layers of paper, natural materials, and found elements, sealed with glue and spray paint. Colored tissue paper represents the waste produced by human consumption, while the delicate images of animals — bees, butterflies, and birds — evoke species at risk of extinction due to environmental change. The network of cords creates a visual tension across the surface, symbolizing the fragile web of life and the interconnectedness of all living things. Real leaves and dried flowers are woven into this structure, merging organic beauty with commentary on ecological fragility. This work belongs to Laura Bernardeschi Nelson’s Climate Change Series, an ongoing exploration of sustainability and the transformation of discarded materials into art with emotional and ethical depth. Signed front and back for authenticity, Threads of Survival is a powerful statement piece for collectors drawn to conceptual, environmentally aware art.

Artwork Details

Medium: Mixed Media

Genre: Abstract