Innovative “Still Life” in Mixed Media

Nancy Staub Laughlin, nancystaublaughlin.com, is an accomplished visual artist whose unique body of work blends traditional pastel techniques with photography to create striking, dimensional assemblages.

Her work bridges realism and abstraction, offering immersive, luminous compositions that challenge perception while celebrating beauty and the natural world.

Banner image: The Flowering Flurry, pastel on paper, mounted photograph, 43″ x 100″

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The Florid Sprinkling of Perfection, pastel on paper, mounted photograph, 37” x 40”

Nancy earned her BFA from Moore College of Art in Philadelphia and has exhibited widely in New York and New Jersey. Her exhibitions include Newhouse Gallery, Noho Gallery, Carter Burden Gallery in New York City, and The View Museum in upstate New York.

In New Jersey, she has been notably recognized with a solo exhibition at the New Jersey State Museum, where her work was also added to the permanent collection. She was further honored with a solo exhibition at the New Jersey State House by Secretary of State Nina Mitchell Wells.

The Luminescence of Light, 27” x 43”, pastel on paper, mounted photograph

Additional prestigious exhibitions include the Noyes Museum, Johnson & Johnson World Headquarters, Bristol Myers Squibb, and Prudential.  Her work was featured in the select exhibition Six New Jersey Masters at Kean University’s Burger Gallery, followed by a one-person exhibition there.

One of Nancy’s works of art was selected for the Manhattan Arts International “Love, Peace, Unity & Hope” Invitational Exhibition. In 2024 her art was selected for the Manhattan Arts International “HerStory” 2025 Invitational Exhibition. Her art was also chosen for “The Healing Power of Color” 2025 Invitational Exhibition presented by The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS, an initiative of Manhattan Arts International.

The Radiance of Illumination, pastel on paper, mounted photographs, 35” x 45”

Nancy has received critical acclaim from publications including The New York Times, Manhattan Arts, Catamaran Literary and Arts Magazine, Vue Magazine, Sanctuary Magazine, Critical essays in Point Pleasant Publishing, Michael Hanna and Gallery/Studio Magazine. She was the subject of a critical essay in Artist Journey Magazine by Italian art historian Beatrice Cordaro. She has been reviewed also in Project High Art, The Art Insight, Artmuexpress, Aatonau, Aedra Fine Arts, Artworld Post and Art Today.

The Blooming of Froth, pastel on paper, mounted photograph, 28” x 38”

Nancy’s work is held in numerous private and public collections, including the NAWA collection at the Zimmerli Art Museum, Rutgers University and The New Jersey State Museum, Awards include the Miriam Schorr Memorial Award (Works on Paper) National Ass. of Women Artists, the Homiens Art Prize (Highly Commendable) and the Circle Foundation Masterful Mind Award for The Blossoming Froth.

The Floriferous Tides of Froth, pastel on paper, mounted photograph, 28” x 37”

A notable highlight in Nancy’s illustrious career was receiving a review from the late Sam Hunter, an esteemed Art Critic and Historian of Modern and Contemporary Art, who described her work as “refreshingly unique.” This sentiment resonates across multiple positive reviews, acknowledging Nancy’s distinctive approach and unwavering passion for drawing. Her consistent vision is evident, with her signature style recognizable despite any evolution or growth in her artistic journey.

The Anticipation of Spring Allure, pastel on paper, mounted photograph 22” x 58”

Nancy explains, “I have created a new concept of the assemblage—working with pastels on paper and photography. These dynamic, layered assemblages transport the viewer to my mesmerizing world of color, light, dimension, and beauty from a different perspective. The viewer is immersed in the sheer magnificence of the natural world. Each work is the culmination of many carefully executed steps that define my distinctive creative process.”

Nancy is also featured in “Art Transforms Rooms and Art Transforms Lives!”, “Spring” Art by Artist Members, “Artist Members Share Their Passions Besides Creating Art” and “Artist Members Share Their Inspiration”.

Visit Nancy Staub Laughlin’s website: nancystaublaughlin.com