Joanna Langford
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Joanna Langford (born 1978) is a New Zealand artist, born in Gisborne, New Zealand.
Langford gained a Master of Fine Arts in Painting at the University of Canterbury in 2004.[1]
Career[edit]
Langford's sculptural works are made from found and recycled materials, inspired by romanticised landscapes and mythical possibilities. Many of her works feature references to architectural structures seen in urban built environments.[2]
Notable exhibitions:
- down from the nightlands, Sarjeant Gallery, Whanganui, 2007–2008. This exhibition was the result of Langford's tenure as Tylee Cottage artist-in-residence.[3]
- Brave Days, Enjoy Public Art Gallery, Wellington, 2008.[4]
- The Beautiful and the Damned, Wellington City Gallery, 2008.[5]
- The Landless, Dunedin Public Art Gallery, 2009.[6]
- The Whisper Lands, Marine Events Centre, Auckland, 2009. This large sculptural installation was exhibited as part of the 2009 Auckland Art Fair.[7]
- Up from the plainlands, Christchurch Art Gallery, 2009–2011. This work was commissioned by the gallery.[8]
- Beyond Nowhere, Pataka Art + Museum, Porirua, 2011. This survey of Langford's works presented ten installations.[2]
- Honey in the Rock: Joanna Langford, Hocken Collections, Dunedin, 2011. A series of installations built from found objects and recycled materials.[9]
Awards and residencies[edit]
- In 2007 Langford participated in the Tylee Cottage Residency at the Sarjeant Gallery in Whanganui.[10]
- Langford was the recipient of the 2006 Olivia Spencer Bower Award.[11]
- In 2010 Langford was the Frances Hodgkins Fellow, University of Otago.[12]
References[edit]
- ^ "SCAPE 6 - The High Country". SCAPE Public Art. Retrieved 5 September 2019.
- ^ a b "Joanna Langford". Pataka. 14 May 2011. Retrieved 5 September 2019.
- ^ "untitled (maquette) . Pertains to Dome Installation "down from the nightlands" 2007". Sarjeant Gallery Whanganui. Retrieved 5 September 2019.
- ^ Langford, Joanna. "Brave Days | Enjoy Contemporary Art Space". enjoy.org.nz. Retrieved 5 September 2019.
- ^ "City Gallery Wellington". citygallery.org.nz. Retrieved 5 September 2019.
- ^ "Art seen: A slice of ceramics". Otago Daily Times Online News. 20 August 2009. Retrieved 5 September 2019.
- ^ "Joanna Langford (NZ) | Rob Garrett, Curator". Joanna Langford (NZ) | Rob Garrett, Curator. Retrieved 5 September 2019.
- ^ "Joanna Langford: Up from the plainlands". christchurchartgallery.org.nz. Retrieved 5 September 2019.
- ^ Library, University of Otago. "Honey in the Rock: Joanna Langford". www.otago.ac.nz. Retrieved 5 September 2019.
- ^ "Joanna Langford". Sarjeant Gallery Whanganui. Retrieved 5 September 2019.
- ^ "Olivia Spencer Bower Foundation Art Award". www.oliviaspencerbower.org.nz. Retrieved 5 September 2019.
- ^ Otago, University of. "25 September 2009 Media Release". University of Otago. Retrieved 5 September 2019.
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