Desert sands

Desert sands features a soft and ethereal palette dominated by warm neutral tones such as creams, sandy beiges, and earthy rusts, punctuated by subtle strokes of charcoal-like black and golden yellows. The textures and layers give the impression of a windswept landscape, with movement and depth suggesting the interplay between stillness and activity. Delicate markings and brushstrokes create a sense of fleeting detail, as if capturing a memory or an emotion in flux.

The piece draws inspiration from the Australian outback and its natural tones. The warm tones offer comfort and grounding, while the more dynamic strokes introduce a sense of unpredictability. This duality invites the viewer to interpret their own story of change, renewal, or reflection.

Here's how it will lift a space:
• Creates a serene and grounding atmosphere: the neutral, earthy tones create a sense of balance and tranquillity, making the space feel more peaceful and inviting.
• Adds depth and texture: the layering of soft colours and textured brushstrokes introduces visual interest without overwhelming the space.
• Energises through movement and transition: the interplay of soft tones with dynamic strokes subtly energises the space, making it feel alive yet harmonious.
• Versatile placement and impact
- In a living room, it serves as a grounding focal point, tying together muted or neutral furniture with subtle sophistication.
- In a bedroom, it fosters a peaceful and contemplative environment conducive to relaxation.
- In a workspace, it inspires focus while maintaining a calm, uncluttered aesthetic.

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laura is a self-taught abstract artist whose work is shaped by the experience of relocation. after moving to Australia in 2011, she became aware of the absence of history and lived time that had shaped her earlier surroundings in europe. painting became a way to respond to this absence, allowing her to hold onto history through the work when it was no longer part of her surroundings.

working mainly at large scale, laura treats painting as both building and uncovering. her work explores the balance between control and chaos. strong forms and clear lines create structure, while layers of paint reveal changes, memories, and the passage of time. these layered surfaces act as a stand-in for history, slowing the viewer down and encouraging close attention.

process plays a central role in laura’s practice. she allows marks to remain rather than correcting them, leaving evidence of change and uncertainty. each painting shows traces of what has been added, removed, and reworked, reflecting the way memory shifts over time and distance.

​​laura’s preferred mediums are acrylic paint, spray paint, oil sticks, and pastels. she uses colour and texture intuitively, often working with intensity until the painting reaches a delicate balance. her work reflects themes of longing and reconstruction, carrying the emotional pull of places left behind.