Carol Langley
Light Lounge
“In the right light, at the right time, everything is extraordinary” – Aaron Rose
Light…Color…Play! I invite participants to rethink the way they can experience and interact with art. I chose the overhead projector for placing and viewing content temporarily. By doing this, it becomes a playground for creating transitory art. There is a bit of nostalgia associated with the overhead projector that makes it a captivating tool for a participatory and playful experience. People can position natural and man-made loose objects on its lighted stage and see their results projected immediately on the wall. Arranging and rearranging elements on the stage, and then disassembling the work lessens the pressure involved in creating a final piece of art.
My goal for this installation is to inspire those who participate to consider that art is everywhere, created simply, and doesn’t have to be a lasting commodity.
Artist Statement
I am a keen observer. I’m viewing and gaining inspiration from my surroundings all the time. I believe the process of creating is as important as the final outcome. I like to explore a variety of subjects and mediums as I develop work In my studio practice, I mainly use paint, charcoal, and collage on canvas or paper. I gravitate toward abstract expressionism because I find its emotional expression and spontaneity incredibly freeing. Since I feel a deep connection to nature, I also engage in plein air drawing and painting to hone my observational skills and discover new places and things. Recently, I have been exploring three-dimensional work and collaborative art. I find that these methods expand my imagination and creativity and provide me with new levels of artistic expression.
Artist Bio
Carol Langley is a visual artist living and working in Cleveland, Ohio. Her work focuses on color, shape, line, and texture using paint, charcoal, wax and collage. She is influenced by the master works of the impressionists, surrealists, and abstract expressionists and by the events of light, shadow, and patterns occurring on objects. Often inspired by photography and film, she pushes her subjects toward abstraction without fully abandoning representation.
Carol has a BA in Education and has worked as an Instructional Designer and Consultant for Ernst & Young and the Cleveland Clinic. She studied art at the Cleveland Institute of Art, Kent State, and Cuyahoga Community College. Her work has been in local gallery shows and juried exhibits, including the May Show at Lakeland College and the Museum of Encaustic Art in Santa Fe. She is currently exploring three-dimensional work and participatory art.