I am an award winning artist and writer living in the Haute Savoie, France.
Before arriving in France I lived in Miami for three years and the Philippines for five years where I staged a solo exhibition of portraits at LRI Design Centre and the Pineapple Lab as well as exhibiting at the Cultural Centre of the Philippines and Shangri-la (Makati) and the Vizcaya Museum and Gardens in Miami. I founded Tableaux Arts in 2016 which creates bespoke artwork for homes and businesses.
I am a member of the Printmakers of the Philippines Association. My work has also been featured in Elle Decoration and on the Peoples Television Network (Philippines). My work has also been installed in private homes, hotels and offices around the world including Martinique, New York, Hawaii, Washington D.C, Miami, India, London (U.K), Paris, French Alps, Philippines and Australia.
I love to share my passion for painting my offering art classes in Morzine and Yvoire, France
Inspiration and Themes
I paint both portraits, the figure and landscapes. I create large pieces that are rooted in history. Intrinsic within my work is a story. Often, I incorporate natural elements, maps and words which are inspired by the subject’s journey.
I am inspired by the journeys people make. Roots, cultural identity and pathways have all become themes in my work. In addition I am also drawn to the relationships between mothers and their children. I love the saying “give your loved ones reasons to stay, roots to come back to and wings to fly”. Similarly I aim to convey through my work the feeling of both roots and wings.
When I paint an individual I try and inhabit their feelings. I try to feel what they may have felt at that moment – as if I were an actor becoming a role.
The central theme of my work is the heroine’'s journey. I seek to capture the untold stories of women. I work in a variety of mediums including watercolour, oil and acrylic, spray paint, digital media and traditional printmaking (carving a wood or rubber block to create a unique print). I will often combine two or more mediums so they interact within the work creating a multi-layered piece. For example in the Vizcaya 2021 series “"Her Story”" I used watercolour, acrylic paint, and digital media. Finally I had all the pieces printed on silk to create a feminine ethereal feeling. The light floaty quality of the fabric suggesting the fleetingness of time – moments of history caught in a glimpse.
“Taking an art class with Philippa Langrish was a blessing and unique experience. She guided me through different art techniques to complete a few pieces that have sentimental value. She helped me recreate and re-live the moment I came home from he hospital with my baby girl, using the original picture. This now hangs in my daughters room. At first I was skeptical about the class because I didn’t think i had it in me! But Philippa has a way of making things happen. She is very passionate about art and I am happy she is able to share her love with others.”
— Adela Fryhover, Miami, FL
“I am so happy to have completed my first experience with block printing. Philippa is an amazing teacher, she has a great heart and lots of patience! Her face lights up the classroom with her big smile always encouraging you to try new things! It is a process, she told me, and it is! Looking forward to start the next level.”
— Maru U, Miami, FL
“I loved taking Philippa’s art class. Her style of teaching is fun, feel good and free-flowing, while giving helpful instructions and tips. She takes her time teaching techniques and gives you examples I loved the warm-up sketches we did at the beginning of the class. They helped loosen you up and become more comfortable with figure drawing. Highly recommended! ”
— Elizabeth Diane, Miami, FL
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