Laura Bernardeschi Nelson

Laura Bernardeschi Nelson Mixed Media and Oil Pastel Artist – Newcastle upon Tyne

Laura as an artist is both profound and transformative, reflecting a deep personal narrative intertwined with social consciousness and spiritual awakening. Through her evolving artistic practices, she has not only crafted a unique style but also used art as a form of therapy and activism. Below is a refined breakdown of her artistic trajectory, philosophy, and impact.
Artistic Journey and Evolution
Laura’s artistic career, which began in 2017, was born from a need to heal and express herself after enduring emotional abuse and mental health struggles. Before transitioning into painting, she had a rich career as a life model, actress, and photographer. These professions helped her develop an intuitive understanding of color, light, form, and human expression. Although Laura did not pursue formal art education, her time in London allowed her to access a diverse artistic community and refine her creative voice.
Initially drawn to watercolours, Laura's passion shifted to the more intense and vibrant medium of acrylics. This move represented a turning point, as acrylics allowed her to explore bold colour and dynamic composition in ways that connected her t...

Bachelor's degree in art with honours taken at Pisa University, Italy.

2026
● Under The Bed Sale (UBS26) — Cupola Contemporary Art, Sheffield, UK — (Jan 26)
● Concorso Internazionale di Pittura "Dantebus Bazart" - VIII Edizione (Jan 26)
● Boomer Gallery , London January 2026 , Dreams and Nightmares ( Jan 26)
● Fox Yard Studio , Suffolk , Nature In mind (Jan 26)
● Visual Arts Scotland (VAS) — Member

2025
● EXI / Existential Art Exhibition — Crypt Gallery (St Pancras), London, UK (Feb 2025)
● Under The Bed Sale — Cupola Contemporary Art, Sheffield, UK (Jan–Feb 2025)
● ARTISTS’ PROTEST: in Words & Images! — Dunoon MOCA (Museum of Contemporary Art), Scotland
● Contrast Issue 3 — Meta Space Gallery, UK (Jan 2025)
● 24th Community Art Exhibition in Virtual Reality — VR
exhibition (20 Jan–10 Feb 2025)
● Portraits and Figures — Open Gallery, Halifax, UK (Mar 2025)
● Cista Arts Self-Portrait (Catalogue Selection) — selected
self-portrait published in Cista Arts catalogue (Mar 2025)
● Surf & Turf — Badger in the Wall, Clapham (North Yorkshire),
UK (Mar–Apr 2025) — artwork: The Tree
● Pets / Domestic Animals — The Animal Artspace (Virtual
Reality exhibition selection)
● Dantebus (7th Edition) — Certificate of Participation —
Rome/Florence, Italy
● In Light of All of This: Soft Power Strong Voice — Ci...