Biography
Christopher Langley is a multi award-winning contemporary artist based in Newport, South Wales. Since 2012, he has been creating original paintings and hand-signed fine art prints that are collected by art lovers throughout the UK and internationally.
Inspired by the character of Wales, his work features locations such as his home town of Pontypridd, Tenby, & Cardiff to London, Paris and New York. His distinctive impressionist style transforms familiar scenes into vibrant, atmospheric works.
His work has been exhibited in solo and group exhibitions throughout the UK. He has been featured on BBC Radio Wales, Bro Radio and S4C, and in publications including the Western Mail, The Argus, GQ Magazine and Inside Artists.
Christopher paints from his studio in Newport, where private viewings are available by appointment. He also accepts commissions where booking is advised.
Artist Statement:
I paint places that mean something to me, capturing the atmosphere, light and character that make them unique. My inspiration comes from the landscapes, coastline and architecture of Wales, together with the beauty of Somerset, where my family has strong connections. I also travel extensively, drawing inspiration from international cities and translating their energy and character into my own impressionist interpretations.
Through my work, I hope to encourage people to see familiar places with fresh eyes and rediscover the beauty in locations they may have passed countless times before.
Above all, I hope each painting rekindles a cherished memory, starts a conversation, or reconnects someone with a place they once loved. The greatest compliment I can receive is when someone looks at a painting and says, “That’s exactly how that place feels to me.”
Work available from:
Gallery 57, Newport
Y Galeri Caerffili, Caerphilly
ArtGallery.co.uk
Selected Accolades:
- Arnold Lowrie Contemporary Art Trophy – Winner (2026)
- South Wales Art Society Critique – First Prize, presented by Phil Watkins
- Lumen Prize – International Finalist (2013 & 2014)
- Gate Gallery Best in Show – Newport Beach in Pink (2013)
- Featured on BBC Radio Wales, Bro Radio, S4C, and BBC Online
- Judge – South Wales Argus Art Competition
- Artist in Residence – The Celtic Manor Resort (2013–2020)
- Solo Exhibitions – Pavilion Gallery, Penarth (2025 & 2026)
- Professional artist since 2012
Exhibitions:
Solo:
- 2026 Formations Exhibition, Penarth Pavilion Gallery Aug 2026
- 2025 Shadows & Light Exhibition, Penarth Pavilion Gallery Aug 2025.
- 2024 Winter into Spring Exhibition, Penarth Pavilion Gallery, February & March 2024.
- 2023 Winter Exhibition, A Welsh Secret, Cardiff, Nov 23 – Jan 24
- 2022 Spring Exhibition Cwtch Gallery Newport March 2022 -April 2022
- 2020: Cwtch Gallery, Stow Hill Newport, The Spring Show. April 5th – May6th.
- 2019 David Lloyd Centre Autumn Exhibition October 19-21st.
- 2018 ‘Spring Show 18’ at Waterloo Tea, Wyndham Arcade, Cardiff March – May 2018
- 2017 ‘Historic Cardiff Pub Series’, Insole Court, Llandaff Cardiff
- 2016 ‘Winter Exhibition’, Terra Nova Cafe and Gallery, Roath Park Cardiff.
- 2015 ‘Abstract Wales 2’: Futures Gallery, the Pierhead, Cardiff Bay.
- 2014 ‘Winter Collection’ Jaspers Tearooms and Gallery, Cardiff.
- 2013 ‘Autumn in 2013’ The Gate Gallery, Cardiff.
- 2013 ‘Abstract Wales 1’ Oriel Gallery, the Senedd, Sponsored by Julie Morgan, AM.
- 2012 ‘The Spring Show’ Pontypridd Museum and Gallery, Pontypridd
Joint:
- 2026 South Wales Art Society Spring Show, Penarth Pavilion Gallery, June-July 2026
- 2025 South Wales Art Society Spring Show, Old Town Hall Cowbridge March 2025
- 2024 South Wales Art Society Spring Show, Turner House Gallery, Penarth April 2024.
- 2023 SWAS Winter Exhibition December 2023 -January 2024.
- 2019 South Wales Art Society Summer Exhibition, Futures Gallery, The Pierhead, Cardiff.
- 2018 Parallax Autumn Art Fair, London.
- 2018 Autumn Exhibition, Create Gallery, Monmouth. Wales.
- 2017 Mill Lane Arts Hub: First Joint Exhibition. Sponsored by Giovanni Restaurants.
- 2016 The Bricklane Gallery, London. Oct 12th – 23rd.
- 2016 SWAS Exhibition, Steak of the Art Gallery, Churchill Way, 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 Pride Exhibition, Victoria Gallery, Glasgow.
- 2014 Art for Addicts Exhibition, Imitate Gallery, London.
- 2014 ‘Evolving Abstraction’ Exhibition, Agora Gallery, New York, USA.
- 2014 Lumen Prize Top 50 Exhibition, FCA Building, London.
- 2013 Made in Roath Exhibition, Gate Gallery, Cardiff.
- 2013 Islington Arts Factory’s Summer Salon, London.
- 2013 Lumen Digital Exhibition Pullman Gallery, New York, USA.
- 2013 Lauderdale House Spring Exhibition, London.
- 2012 Gallery 66 Collection, Gallery 66, Cardiff.
- 2012 Summer Exhibition Victoria Fearn Gallery, Cardiff.
- 2012 Off the Wall Gallery Abstract Exhibition, Cardiff.
- 2012 Spring Exhibition The Gallery Stoke Newington, London.