Laurie Langford
a r t i s t
About
My name is
Laurie Rayner Langford.
Laurie Rayner Langford is a thought-provoking Canadian assemblage artist based in Chatham, Ontario.
With a unique blend of subversive humor and mixed media, her installations challenge contemporary gender expectations and provoke meaningful debate. Through her shadow boxes, collages, and printmaking, Langford reinterprets themes of sexuality, domesticity, and history, often drawing inspiration from iconic artists and writers.
Her work invites viewers to confront uncomfortable truths, transforming familiar narratives into a compelling commentary on "pop culture innocence gone horribly wrong" (Vanderwall, 2011).
Personal Statement
Laurie Rayner Langford has cultivated her artistic voice through more than two decades of solo and group exhibitions across Canada and the United States. Her work, which traverses the realms of assemblage, collage, and photography, has found a cherished place in private collections throughout North America. In 2020, Langford ventured into storytelling, contributing narratives to "RED: The Island Storybook," a magazine that evokes the essence of Prince Edward Island.
In a pursuit of deeper understanding, Langford embarked on a Master's Degree in Island Studies at the University of Prince Edward Island in 2023, where she is currently crafting a thesis centered on her great-grandfather, a pivotal figure in establishing the renowned silver fox industry.
Her artistic journey took a significant step in September 2024, when Langford co-presented a creative collaboration at the closing ceremonies of the "First Islands Water Congress" in Torshavn, Faroe Islands. This innovative project is poised to be featured again at the "Turning the Tide" conference in St. Peter's, Prince Edward Island, scheduled for June 2025.
In addition to her artistic endeavors, Langford plays an influential role in her community as the Chair of the Chatham-Kent Arts Council, a non-profit organization situated in Chatham, Ontario, where she currently resides. Laurie Rayner Langford's educational foundation includes a Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of Toronto, focusing on English Literature and Art History, reflecting her commitment to both artistic exploration and intellectual inquiry.