Louise Langgaard

This summer, d’Angleterre is pleased to present an exhibition of works by Danish visual artist Louise Langgaard.

Louise Langgaard’s abstract works explore colour and space. Through carefully constructed layers of painted surfaces, she creates compositions that invite contemplation and reflection. Each work bears traces of the artistic process, where textures, nuances, and depth gradually emerge to form a quiet yet vibrant universe.

The exhibition can be experienced in Marchal and the Upper Lobby and forms part of d’Angleterre’s ongoing commitment to bringing art, culture, and aesthetic experiences into the hotel’s historic surroundings.

Behind the pieces

Artistic practise

How would you describe your artistic style in a few words?

I work abstractly, with a focus on space, colour, and tranquillity.

Are there any artists, movements, or styles that have had a significant influence on your work?

For several years, I had two visual artists as mentors: Lis Nogel and Niels Erik Gjerdevik. Lis Nogel, among other things, influenced my love of colour and inspired me to mix earth pigments into my cadmium colours. Neither artist was afraid of colour, and both possessed extensive knowledge of art history. It was a wonderful and highly educational collaboration.

Artistically, I quickly fell in love with Jasper Johns, Richard Mortensen, Giorgio Morandi, and J.F. Willumsen. I still look to Giorgio Morandi’s quiet universe, but when I seek inspiration for colour, I often turn to the Impressionists’ palette. Manet, Monet, Bonnard, and the Canadian painter Tom Thomson, whose colour universe is truly remarkable – and, of course, Josef Albers.

Can you explain any unique techniques or approaches you use in your art?

When I begin a painting, I work from the inside out. I paint in layers. I build my works from surfaces where the only visible trace of the underlying layer is a line. The further I move from the starting point, the more paint accumulates on the surface, leaving traces of the process in subtle irregularities. This creates an intriguing texture in the final work.

What themes or concepts do you explore in your art? Are there recurring motifs or subjects?

I have always worked with space. Initially, these were tangible urban spaces, based on photographs I had taken in cities such as Tokyo, New York, and Shanghai. There, spaces were created through signs, laundry lines, or scaffolding. Today, the spaces in my work are more abstract.

Colour has also always been central to my practice. Colours change depending on the colours beneath them and those layered above them. In 2016, I began revealing the underlying layers of colour that form the foundation of a work’s final hue. Since 2019, this has been my primary focus. Through layering, I create space within my works, and as a result, I moved away from photography as a starting point and began creating my own spaces.

Have there been any significant milestones or experiences that have shaped your artistic journey?

I was incredibly fortunate to be invited by Patricia Asbæk to work at CCA Andratx during the summer of 2020. It was a truly extraordinary residency, for which I remain deeply grateful. My work evolved significantly, and I met the highly talented artist Carsten Fock, with whom I still exchange ideas today. It became a turning point in my career.

Can you share a moment in your artistic journey that you consider a breakthrough?

The experience above, combined with the fact that I was selected for the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition in London in 2016, curated by Grayson Perry. It was both thrilling and surreal to exhibit in those beautiful halls alongside so many contemporary artists whom I greatly admire. And when I arrived at the opening, my work had already been sold – I must admit I shed a tear of pride.

Who do you create art for, and what do you hope viewers take away from your work?

I hope people find a space of their own and a sense of calm within my works. I hope what they see resonates with their own reality. I create works that I find beautiful, and in my view, all colours are beautiful. I must admit that, above all, I create art for myself. Yet there is something truly wonderful about seeing the works take on a life of their own in people’s homes or, as in this case, hanging on the historic walls of d’Angleterre.

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Dive in deeper

Should you wish to learn more about the works, view prices, or be put in touch with the artist directly, please feel free to contact the reception, where you will be provided with a catalogue of the works currently exhibited throughout the hotel.

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