Nella Lush: Memory and Texture in Abstract Painting

Italian-born artist Nella Lush creates richly layered abstract works using oils, cold wax, dry pigments, plaster, marble dust, and pumice. Her practice is deeply rooted in childhood experiences in Italy, where she gathered clay from riverbanks and absorbed the textures of ancient architecture. Lush describes texture as 'lived' and compares each layer to a memory. Recent series include 'Strati,' inspired by geological strata, and 'Searching for the Child in Me,' exploring memory and vulnerability. She founded the New England Experimental Art Group over ten years ago, now comprising over one hundred artists. Lush's work has been featured on Artsy Shark, and she continues to exhibit through galleries and direct sales.