Laura Casini, chromatic poetess
- Matilde Gilioli
- May 25
- 5 min read
Updated: Jun 1
Elegantly vibrant
A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to meet Laura Casini, an abstract painter with a rare energy. Her works are alive — they are ever-changing, they are emotions, they are movement.If I had to associate a piece of music with her art, it would be Divenire by Ludovico Einaudi https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCGvZCbcE0Q a sequence of constantly shifting emotions, a never-ending cycle of life in transformation.
This article is not meant to be a biography, but rather a journey through her works and reflections — a discovery of the artist often described as a chromatic poet.
Explore the page dedicated to her on the Italian Art Encyclopedia.
Let’s begin with her creative process, which naturally starts with inspiration. For Laura, inspiration is a word, not strictly in its conceptual meaning, but as a sound and a network of associations. This word can come from reading a passage, from a sentence overheard on the street, spoken by a friend, or surfaced in her mind during a moment of deep thought.
Once the inspiration has been found, the next phase begins: painting.
Laura lays the canvas on the floor and observes it. She stares at that still immaculate white space, soon to come alive, as it welcomes passionate brushstrokes filled with color, texture, and emotion into its tight weave. The painting gradually takes shape before the artist’s focused, dreamlike gaze — as if guided by something even older than inspiration itself. Color takes over the space, hues come together to form new shapes.
The artist discovers the first form of the painting; the second will be discovered by the viewer who, with their own sensitivity, will interpret those abstract forms.Laura Casini’s works seem to contain as many layers of meaning as there are people who observe them; the almost surreal quality we perceive in her art is precisely this possibility of personal interpretation.
Laura shared with me a few episodes that illustrate this particular aspect:
To respect the privacy of the individuals involved, I won’t mention names or give full details.
The first story features a painting titled Roma.
The canvas was inspired by the phrase Roman Holiday, to which Laura gave an interpretation rooted in the classical era. We find steel tones evoking power and strength, and traces of brass reminiscent of soldiers’ helmets… all within a solemn, initially cold and stable composition.The brass-colored crescent moon, adorned with glossy pigments, stands out triumphantly against the silvery background — like a quarter moon in a cloudy sky.
But this, as previously explained, is only the first form. The second reading came from the buyer. The man perceived in that gleaming crescent the shape of an amphora — like a maternal cradle. He then reinterpreted the title as an anagram: Amor.In doing so, he created a new work within the work itself, rediscovering, through the painting, a renewed connection with his mother.
The second painting is Blue Life.
This painting tells a truly fascinating story. The shades of blue and light blue are not only incredibly refined and elegant, but they radiate an energy charged with peace.The sense of movement perceived in the composition generates a visceral sensory activity that engages not only the eyes but also the sense of touch — the canvas seems to have been crumpled, as if this violent gesture allowed it to become what it is.
Blue Life reminds us that the events we experience — whether positive or negative — serve to shape a version of ourselves that is unique and unrepeatable.The work also evokes the marine world and, by extension, the element of water — primordial and womb-like — capable of offering us a moment of peace.
That moment, which encapsulates these and many other interpretations, was beautifully summarized by the painting’s buyer, who told the artist:"You know, Laura, every now and then I breathe Blue Life."
Because ultimately, that is the purpose of abstract art today:to awaken the senses and help us reconnect with something unexpected.
Keys elements
Let’s now talk about the elements that characterize the art of Laura Casini.In the first part, we focused mainly on the sensations, the philosophy, and the message the artist wishes to convey through her works.Now, let’s analyze the tools she uses to communicate all of this.
The first element is light, which can be compared to the gaze it represents the different perspectives from which her canvases can be viewed.Whether artificial or natural, light alters the shades of color, and the textured surfaces cast shadows that transform not only the hues but also our perception of space.Light also symbolizes the need for clarity — intrinsic to human nature — and the desire to uncover one’s own energy and empathy toward feelings and memories.
The second element is touch, the materiality of the surface.Through Laura’s iconic — and in some ways anachronistic — phrase, "Touch the canvases," we sense the contagious enthusiasm that defines her.Her art is a shared experience, a sensory emotion to be discovered and rediscovered.Textured areas and smooth ones coexist on the same white canvas, representing the duality of life — its highs and lows — united by a common denominator: beauty.
And it is precisely beauty that connects to the third element: exclusivity.The precious pigments used by Laura certainly reflect her personal style — elegant and refined — but they also symbolize a rare authenticity.The value of her works is immeasurable because they fulfill a desire for belonging to something that goes beyond material worth.
Owning a work by Laura Casini means belonging to an elite — understood not as a status symbol, but as a community of individuals capable of rediscovering their own energy through the emotions her abstract art evokes.
Giardino segreto
To conclude, let me tell you the story behind this wonderful painting: Giardino segreto
The canvas was created by Laura during a time of deep connection with nature. In the early days of a timid spring, the artist walked reflectively and dreamily, accompanied by the colors and scents of the new season. Nature, abundant and generous, embraced Laura in a hug that felt as if it would never end.
As her steps continued, the blooming fields, pathways, shrubs, and endless horizons slowly gave way to the city; buildings replaced the trees, sidewalks replaced the meadows, and soon Laura found herself wandering through the cold, hard, tangled alleys of the urban landscape.
Reaching a portico, she decided to walk through it and what unfolded before her eyes was so powerful it left her breathless with wonder. Beyond the columns, she discovered a blooming garden: violet peonies and large green leaves growing lushly between the unwelcoming walls. The abundance of nature reminded her that within each of us lies a secret garden our own.
A place to protect, where we can find peace and harmony, where we preserve the essence of ourselves something deeply personal that we keep alive through the beauty of life.
With wonder still blooming in her heart, Laura returned home and began to paint. The canvas born of this encounter would become Secret Garden.
Laura Casini’s art is elegantly vibrant. Her works express a profound impact of wonder, a deep connection with the beauty of life.
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