Artist Bio
Nell Potasznik Langford (born 1974 San Antonio, Texas) is a multidisciplinary artist of Belgian heritage artist based in Dallas with a BFA from CVAD University of North Texas, Denton, Texas.
“I am a painter. Experimentation is part of my practice and painting often results in non-traditional formats. experimentation of materials, new, repurposed, discarded, and reactivated in a new iteration. My work starts with thoughts that cycle in my mind. It is a mosh pit of observations and experiences from my Texas-Belgian roots and years spent working in the fashion and luxury goods industry. The work is layered, usually figurative and exposes the underbelly of imagery related to archetypes, femininity and ecological impact caused by humankind.”
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ARTIST BIO:
Nell Potasznik Langford is a Dallas-based painter who specializes in figurative and mixed media works. She is a graduate of the University of North Texas School of Visual Arts with a BFA in Studio Art. Langford blends her multicultural influence and collaborative spirit to make work that challenges traditional art making and encourages community engagement.
In 2020, the artist cofounded Cluley Projects, an incubator space that provided a platform for regional artists to be discovered and mentored. She served on the Dallas Arts Council, which supports young creatives at Booker T. Washington School for the Performing Arts. Langford was also an advisory member of the Business Council for the Arts, a non-profit started by collector Raymond Nasher that supports business and government participation in the arts.
Working closely with other arts-based organizations locally and internationally Langford continues the work of supporting and creating artist opportunities through curated exhibits as well as collection management for collector clients through Langford Art Advisory.
When she is not in her West Dallas studio you will find her outdoor overwatering her plants.