Exhibition List
2025
‘Endless Curiosity’ is my latest solo feature at Anne Neilson Fine Art.
Curiosity is the most essential tool I have in creating my paintings. It is a continuous wonder of "how" and "why," without the need for immediate explanation.
The painter Richard Diebenkorn once said, “Attempt what is not certain. Certainty may or may not come later. It may be a valuable delusion.” This sentiment captures the essence of my creative process. In the face of infinite possibilities, a rhythm of confidence can develop, and while that’s empowering, I’m often struck by the uncertainty of the decisions I face. Do I take the risk to change a color, erase a line, or more dramatically, paint over an entire section that I once deemed "untouchable"?
On the surface, these choices may seem like steps backward, possibly altering my relationship with the subject. However, it is precisely this challenge, this "embrace of uncertainty," that drives me to discover new ways of approaching my work. With each decision, I find myself strengthening my resolve and the blind trust I place in the process compels me to move forward, to see where it will lead.
As someone deeply inspired by music and its inherent connection to painting, I stand in awe of the artists who continue to evolve, adapting to new experiences and exploring fresh ideas. Just as music captures the sensibilities of our ever-changing lives, so too does painting, for me. I am not the same artist I was 25 years ago, and this journey of discovery fuels my curiosity. I often ask myself, “Why not? Let’s see where this takes me.”
My paintings are part of an ongoing dialogue—a dialogue that hangs on the delicate thread of uncertainty, woven through with the same innocent curiosity that inspired me from the beginning. Be determined, we mustn’t wait for inspiration's push.
2024
Featured artist in ‘Organic Geometry’ a group exhibition at Anne Neilson Fine Art in the Fall of 2024.
“Robert Langfords work explores the nexus between the natural world and abstract form. Through his delicate balance between spontaneity and control, Langfords works mirror the duality of chaos and order present in our natural world. Deeply inspired by the beauty of wide-open landscapes, his abstract works are ever evolving, mirroring the untamable energy and fluidity of nature. Langfords art reflects a world in perpetual motion, focusing on conveying deep emotion rather than creating representational images, inviting viewers to reflect on the convergence of fluid, natural elements with precise, geometric lines”
2023
At the beginning of 2023, I began working with the team at Anne Neilson Fine Art (ANFA).
“Meeting in the Middle” - Barings Art Summer Showcase - Group Exhibit
“Evolving Paths” Series of 6 - virtual
“Initial Spark” Series of 6 - virtual
“Natural Instinct” New work in existing series of 5 - virtual
2021 - 2022
The pandemic had a profound effect on how artists and galleries shared work. Thanks to existing relationships with collectors and the steady outreach by the gallery team at Sozo Gallery, showings and sales continued. Art always finds a way …
“Counterbalance” Series of 6 - virtual
“Proximity” Quadriptych - virtual
“Momentum” Series of 4 + “Emerge” - virtual
2020
“Positive Space” - virtual
“Fine Lines” - virtual
2019
“Available Light” - Canyon Road Contemporary Art, Santa Fe
2018
"Syncopation: Shifting Focus" - Sozo Gallery, Charlotte
“Moving Pictures,” Public Art Project / Digital Installation with ArtPop Street Gallery and Awedience Media, South Charlotte
2017
"Momentum" - Open Studio, Charlotte
2016
4x4CLT Public Art Project with Charlotte Center for Literary Arts, poets Morri Creech and Richard Garcia
"Rack Focus: New Work, New Questions" - Open Studio, Charlotte
2015
“Energetic Shift” – Carneal Simmons Contemporary, Dallas
Open Studio, Charlotte
Launch of Surya Rug Collection “Brought to Light,” High Point, NC
2014
“Warming Trend” – Pippin Contemporary Gallery, Santa Fe
Alan Simmons Gallery, Dallas
2013
High Point Market, April
Art Soiree for GBS/CIDP Foundation, Charlotte
Figure Eight Island Exhibit
2012
Shain Gallery, Charlotte
Red Dot Art Fair Miami
2011
Red Dot/Art Basel, Miami
Art Soiree for GBS/CIDP Foundation
Red Dot, SoHo/The Armory Arts Week, New York
2010
“In Living Color” – Studio 21, Charlotte
“Natural Flavors” – Studio 21, Charlotte
2009
Group Exhibit – Studio 21, Charlotte
Edge Gallery, Philadelphia
2008
“Just Below the Surface” – Studio 21, Charlotte
“Coming Home” – Longview Museum of Fine Art, Longview, TX
“New Work” – Edge Gallery, Philadelphia
2007
“Diverse Works” – North Carolina Art Factory Gallery, Charlotte
“Shapes of White” – Somerhill Gallery, Chapel Hill
“Blue” – Somerhill Gallery, Chapel Hill
2006
“New Works” – Merrimon Gallery, Asheville
“Winter Show” – Somerhill Gallery, Chapel Hill
“New Abstractions” – Modern Eye Gallery, Charlotte
“Diverse Works” – Creative Collaboration Art Space, Charlotte
2005
Creative Collaboration / Art Space
“Abstracts & Metal Sculptures” – Theron Ross Gallery, Charlotte
“New Works” – ArtHouse Gallery, Charlotte
“Small Paintings” – Featured Artist Gallery, Charlotte
2004
“Create For A Cure” Exhibit – Neuromuscular / ALS Center, Charlotte
“New Works” – ArtHouse Gallery, Charlotte
“Spotlight on Southern Artist” – Trinity School, Atlanta
2003
“Holiday Exhibit” – Somerhill Gallery, Chapel Hill
“Evoking an Emotion” – Cuvee Fine Art, Charlotte
“New Works” – Tryon Fine Arts Center, Tryon, NC
“Personal Masterpiece” – Hart-Witzen Gallery, Charlotte
2002
“One on One” – Breathe Gallery, Davidson, NC
“Invited Artist Show” – Elder Art Gallery, Charlotte
“Abstracts & Antiques” – Steel, Dallas, NC
“Spring Art Exhibition / Juried” – (Purchase Award), Charlotte Art League
“Art & Soul Festival / Juried” – (Purchase Award), Charlotte
“Fresh Paint” – Kaleidoscope Gallery, Charlotte