2012 FEATURE ARTIST: Anne Langdon

Anne Langdon. Bluebirds, mixed media

Anne Langdon lives in Smythesdale at Birchgrove and her studio is an important part of the property. Anne has been involved in her art practice for twenty five years and in the past six years at Smythesdale she has found her surroundings have stimulated and enhanced her whimsical  figurative style.

Anne Langdon concentrated initially on printmaking, and worked on multi coloured silk-screens using the negative screen technique. She then moved onto relief prints and solar plate etchings. However in the last fifteen years, Anne has been more involved in painting and mixed media working on both large and small scale canvasses. She also finds it interesting to combine prints and painting together which often creates a more textural collage effect.

Probably colour has been a driving force in her work and her love of drawing. As an art teacher in her spare time, Anne also finds her students inspiring especially their cultural and creative diversity.

Themes that she explores relate to people [usually women] and how they can interact with animals and the environment around us. One student described her work ‘…as a wonderland comes to life’ which encompasses the floating world and a strangeness that can sometimes challenge and invoke varied responses. Her works can be viewed via her website or on request her studio can be visited.

Anne Langdon Studio will be part of the Golden Plains Arts Trail 24 & 25 March 2012. The artist will showcase her finished works and works in progress.  She also promises to ensure something interesting especially for the festival. Be ready for surprises!

To see more of Anne's unique work, visit:
www.annelangdon.com