Christopher Langley

Inspired by the landscape and the people of Wales – meet Saatchi artist Christopher Langley

From the crashing of the sea on rocks in Pembrokeshire to the intricate architectural detail of his townscapes, artist Chris Langley finds huge inspiration in his Welsh surroundings.

Raised in Pontypridd, Chris is a self-taught artist whose work has been shown in New York, London, and several Welsh exhibitions. A committee member of the South Wales Art Society and an artist in residence at the Celtic Manor Resort, he now lives in Cardiff, he is influenced by David Hockney, Glaswegian landscape artist Gillian McDonald, and Welsh artist Corrie Chiswell.

Chris produces original paintings and signed prints of Welsh landscapes and townscapes including landmarks such as Pen y Fan and the Scott Memorial in Roath Park Cardiff. A frequent visitor to London in his capacity a Trustee of a national pension plan, Chris lends his eye to the skyline of the City, as in 'London - Past Present.'

He brings a fresh interpretation: “There have been many paintings of London, for example, but none have used the colour combination I bring to the subject in my work” he says.
“My Pen y Fan Sunset sky is a deep red, a striking image.
“In the painting L...

Self taught with additional courses at Cardiff University and private lessons with top Welsh Artists such as Arnold Lowrie.

Publicity Officer and Member of the South Wales Art Society (SWAS) In addition:
Experience:
Finalist: The Lumen Prize 2013 & 2014.
Two National Solo Exhibitions.
Two Local Solo Exhibitions.
Featured in Welsh and London Galleries.
Work displayed at: The Celtic Manor International Resort, Newport.
The National Assembly of Wales, Cardiff.
The Copthorne Hotel, Cardiff.
The Priory Hotel, Caerleon.
Featured in Media Wales, BBC TV, Radio and on-line, Cardiff TV, South Wales Echo, Aura Magazine.

Exhibitions
Solo:
2019: David Lloyd Autumn Show
2018: Waterloo Gardens Autumn shoe
2017: Insole Court Gallery Llandaff
2016 Winter Exhibition, Terra Nova.
2016 Autum Exhibition. David Lloyd, Cardiff. November 2016
2016 Spring Show, Jaspers TeaRooms, Llandaff . April 2016.
2015 Abstract Wales 2: Futures Gallery, the Pierhead, Cardiff Bay.
2014 ‘Winter Collection’ Jaspers Tearooms and Gallery, Cardiff.
2014 ‘Llandaff in Expression’ Jaspers Tearooms and Gallery, Cardiff.
2013 ‘Autumn Show’ The Gate Gallery, Cardiff.
2013 ‘Summer Impression’ Waterloo Gardens Teahouse and Gallery, Cardiff.
2013 ‘Abstract Wales’ Oriel Gallery, the Senedd, Sponsored by Julie Morgan, AM.
2012 ‘Impression of Wales’ The Priory, Caerleon, Newport.
2012 ‘The Spring Show’ Pontypridd Museum and Gallery, Pontypridd
Joint
2016 The Bricklane Gallery, London. Oct 12th - 23rd.
2016 SWAS Exhibition, Steak of the Art Gallery, Churchill Way, Cardiff.
2016 The Winter Open Art Exhibition at the Gate Gallery, Cardiff.
2015 SAWS Valindre Hospital Exhibition, Cardiff.
2015 SWAS Summer Exhibition, The Old Library Gallery, Cardiff.
2014 Made in Roath Exhibition, SHO Gallery Cardiff,
2014 SWAS Summer Show, the Pierhead Building Cardiff.
2014 South Wal...