EXHIBITIONS

June 2006 - Overtown Gallery - Solo
July 2006 - Goodwood - Osborne Studio Gallery
June 2007 - Osborne Studio Gallery - Impressions of the Turf
2007 - Dorchester Hotel, Sir Peter O'Sullevan Charity Auction
June 2008 - The Tryon Gallery - Solo Exhibition (DOWNLOAD CATALOGUE - 11mb - PDF)
 


PATRONS INCLUDE

Lady Whent
Lady Tamara Van Cutsem
David Margesson C.B.E.
Mrs David Dollar
John Francome M.B.E.

Mrs Peter Leach

Radley College

The Royal Hong Kong Jockey Club

JP McManus

Mrs Mary Slack

Mr & Mrs John Magnier

The Hon Harry Herbert

The Jockey Club, UK

 

TESTIMONIALS

 

Mark Richards – Hong Kong Jockey Club

 Charlie Langton is fully deserving of the accolades he is currently receiving. Here in Hong Kong perfection is not just a want it’s a demand, and although ‘beauty is in the eye of the beholder’, the painting that he was commissioned to do of The Racing Clubs first horse was perfection.

His preparation was meticulous but not intrusive, and his knowledge and enthusiasm for his subject was quiet obvious. The final result was something that will be treasured for years and a very true likeness of the horse itself.

I would not hesitate to recommend this young artist’s talents to anybody that will take the time to listen.

 Sir Peter O’Sulleven CBE

 Charlie Langton achieves a rare double by matching a lively imagination with notable interpretive talent. Appreciation of his ‘verve’ was reflected in the outstanding success of his contribution to the Peter O’Sulleven Charitable Trust annual auction (handled by Goffs’ inimitable Nick Nugent), which became the top lot of the day!

 Geoffrey C S Hughes, Director – Osborne Studio Gallery

 We have worked with Charlie Langton for 3 years and believe him to be an outstanding young sculptor and painter. He has set himself a standard of excellence and the quality of his modeling and draughtsmanship are of the highest calibre. All the works we have exhibited by Charlie have been, without exception, of great quality and I have no hesitation in recommending him to undertake a prestigious equestrian sculpture.

 Oliver Swann, Director – The Tryon Gallery

 Over the years (50) of exhibiting sporting paintings here at the Tryon Gallery, we appreciate that there can be few more challenging subjects than the horse, especially in motion. Any inaccuracies and anomalies in anatomy will be instantly spotted by aficionados of the subject, thus raising the stakes in establishing that perfect balance between labored detail and broader impression.

 Charlie Langton has thrown his cap into the ring with a hugely promising talent. He combines a highly dexterous ability to cover the surface with paint with a longstanding observation and love for his equine subjects.

Whereas his drawings show a high regard for traditional skills, his oil paintings combine a sensitivity of subject with a drama of atmosphere that is most impressive.

In additional to his work on canvas and paper, Langton has mastered the complexities of the three dimensions; he is equally proficient as a sculptor. Not fazed by working life-size or desktop his bronzes have met with equal acclaim.

 Comparisons with Stubbs may be too ambitious, but they do share the same birthday, so you never know...

 Our first one-man show of his work in 2007 was so well received and we hope many more will follow.

 

BIOGRAPHY

25 years of age, Charlie trained for a year at the Edinburgh College of Art before heading to Florence for two years to study at the Charles Cecil studio. It was here that the talented artist developed an appreciation for the work of the old masters and in particular Leonardo da Vinci. Da Vinci’s understanding of his subject, desegno and his ability to work in all mediums is something that has inspired Langton in his own work and which is reflected in his drawings, paintings and sculptures.

It was while in Florence that Charlie truly recognized the importance of observing and understanding the human figure from life as paramount. To capture a character, whether it be human or equine and the necessity to study them from life became an imperative and key aspect of Langton’s artistic development. It is the likes of George Stubbs, (with whom Langton shares his birthday), and his passion for knowing everything about his subjects that has become a huge influence for Charlie.

Having grown up in the countryside of Wiltshire and surrounded by horses from an early age, Langton’s natural understanding of their magnificent form is realised in his work, from their delicate yet pronounced muscle to their perfectly constructed heads. ‘ When I see a horse, whether it is parading before a race,   jumping a fence, pushing for the line, or simply standing in a paddock, I don’t want the image to end so I try and capture a lasting impression in my mind and then work it into bronze or onto a canvas. I see an animal that is full of emotion and a perfect balance of power and grace.’

The underlying theme of Langton’s work is understanding the form and portraying it in different mediums. Working in pencil, charcoal, chalk, oil, plaster, bronze, silver and soon, he hopes, marble, his work is grounded in the ethos of the old masters but with an individual and unique style of his own, which is unmistakable. 

EDUCATION

Edinburgh College of Art - 2002/03
Charles Cecil Studios - 2003/05
Lavender Hill Studios - July 2005

Nicolas Beer - April 2007