Though well-known as a sculptor, David Langley has returned to his roots as a painter. He brings his formidable experience to bear in these works, which are created on aluminum with automotive paints and processes. From the side of his paintings you can see the numerous layers built up to achieve the deep translucence characteristic of this work.

David Langley's sculpture can be viewed in a number of public spaces: in Palm Beach, Sarasota, Delray Beach, West Palm Beach, Manalapan, in the Miami International Commerce Center, on the waterway in Ft. Lauderdale, in the flagship Marriott World Center in Orlando, at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, Florida Atlantic Honors University in Jupiter, as well as the Sandals Resort in St. Lucia, shipboard on the Royal Carribbean Cruise Line, and in numerous private collections.

His aluminum sculptures are designed, cut, formed, welded and painted by hand. Whether for inside or outdoors, his finishes are specially formulated to withstand Florida's harsh sun and weather conditions. The base of the larger sculptures can be mounted outside in a permanent location or they can remain as is in an indoor setting.

David Langley likes to stretch himself as an artist. This is evident in his latest works. Though best known for his aluminum sculptures, he has branched off into small classical sculpture, as well as two unique wall sculpture series: multi-colored acrylic shirts and ties, and his miniature door pieces.

David created a mold from a Ralph Lauren shirt and tie of his. "I find bending metal by hand and welding much less intimidating than painting, but I enjoy the creative exercise it gives me and it keeps things fresh." These works are fun and have been quite popular.

His door series has been years in the making. First conceived several years ago, it has taken almost Herculean effort to bring these into fruition. The mechanics of the miniature doors have been complex: from highly-detailed moldmaking requiring engraving precision to less than 1/64th of an inch to hand-painting each door to meticulous perfection. They are sculpture, painting and photography all engineered into one piece, inviting viewer participation. By opening a door, there is a layering of experience that includes the outer door and the inner image.

Though having fun experimenting in various three-dimensional directions, David won't be abandoning his works with metals any time soon.

David Langley was recently honored by the City of Sarasota, on the Gulf Coast of Florida. His life-sized horse sculpture -- Mr. Red, you can guess the color -- was chosen to be one of only five public sculptures to be placed in the historic downtown area. Hundreds of sculptors competed for this honor.

Education
-- Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Florida, 1987. Bachelor of Fine Arts, Major: Art (emphasis sculpture), Minor: Pre-Medicine.
-- Palm Beach Junior College, Lake Worth, Florida, 1985. Associate of Arts, Major: Pre-Medicine.

Extended Studies
-- Montoya Art Studies, West Palm Beach, Florida, 1988
-- Norton School of Art, West Palm Beach, Florida, 1979

Related Experience
-- Palm Beach Junior College, Lake Worth, Florida. Bronze Caster.
-- Lake Worth Playhouse, Lake Worth, Florida. Set Designer.

One and Two Person Shows
Frankel Gallery, Palm Beach, Florida
Rosard’s Gallery, Palm Beach, Florida
Studio E Gallery, Jupiter, Florida
Horizons Country Club, West Palm Beach, Florida
Coral Springs Library, Coral Springs, Florida

Group Juried Exhibitions
1993 ACLU 2nd Annual Art Exhibition, Brevard County, FL
1993 Invitational Alumni Exhibition, Ritter Gallery, Fla. Atlantic Univ., Boca Raton, FL
1992 Annual So. Fla. Artists, Invitational, Margulies Taplan Gallery, Boca Raton, Fla.
1992 13th International Conference on the Fantastic in the Arts, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
1991 33rd Hortt Show, Ft. Lauderdale Museum of Art, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
1990 32nd Hortt Show, Ft. Lauderdale Museum of Art, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
1986 Ritter Gallery, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Florida
1986 Broward Art Guild Gallery, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
1985 Broward Art Guild Gallery, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

Gallery Presentation
Coda Gallery, New York, NY
Studio E Gallery,Palm Beach Gardens,Florida
Elaine Baker Gallery, Boca Raton, FL
The Art Collector, San Diego, CA
Hodgell Gallery, Sarasota, FL
Profile Gallery, Jupiter, FL
Artcetera Gallery, Delray Beach, FL
Imago Gallery, Palm Springs, FL
Art Works Gallery, Bal Harbor, FL
Steiner Gallery, Bal Harbor, FL
Apropos Gallery, F. Lauderdale, FL
Raleigh Gallery, (DCOTA) Dania, FL
Gallery of the Eccentric, Coral Gables, FL
Special Effects Gallery, Chicago, IL
Patrician Gallery, West Palm Beach, FL
Frankel Gallery, Palm Beach, FL
Rosard’s Gallery, Palm Beach, FL
Agra Gallery, Palm Beach, FL

Honors
1987 Dean’s List, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL
1986 Judges Recognition, Broward Art Guild, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
1985 President’s Honor List, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL
1984 Community College Scholar Award, Palm Beach Jr College, Lake Worth, FL
1983 Phi Theta Kappa, Palm Beach Junior College, Lake Worth, FL
1982 Doctors Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship Award, Lake Worth, FL
1982 National Honors Society, Palm Beach Junior College, Lake Worth, FL
1980 Brotherhood/Americanism Award

Public and Commercial Commissions
2002 Atrium, Marriott World Center, Orlando, FL
2002 Outreach, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
2001 Tails, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
1994 Sandals Resort, St. Lucia
1993 Phipps Park, West Palm Beach, FL
1992 Miami International Commerce Center, FL
1991 Miami International Commerce Center, FL
1991 Adam Walsh Foundation, Palm Beach, FL
1991 Absolute Vodka, Carillon Importers, LTD, NJ
1990 City of Delray Beach, Pineapple Grove Way, FL
1990 Embassy Suites Hotels, Singer Island, FL
1989 Realtek Industries, Beachwood, Ohio
1988 Ambassador Condominium, Palm Beach, FL
1988 Carlyle House Condominium, Palm Beach, FL
1987 Ambassador Condominium, Palm Beach, FL
1986 Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL

Selected and Private Collections
Mr. and Mrs. Richard and Jane Stoker, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Mr. and Mrs. Dave and Elaine Darwin, West Palm Beach, FL
Dr. and Mrs. LeRoy Clark, Tarzana, CA
Mr. and Mrs. Zachary Fisher, Time Life Corporation, New York
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Gantz, Sanford, CT
Mr. Craig Geyer, Chicago, Illinois
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Risman, Shaker Heights, Ohio and Palm Beach, FL
Mr. and Mrs. Alan Gottlieb, Palm Beach, FL
Mr. and Mrs. Gary Pollard, Oakland, CA
Mr. and Mrs. John Gilbert, NJ
Mr. Bruce Jacobs, Spring Valley, NY
Mr. and Mrs. Wolf, Memphis, TN
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Stoher, Bal Harbor, FL
Mr. Vincent Motrela and Mr. Ariel Sans, Manalapan, FL

Media Coverage
2001 Sarasota Times
1993 Channel 12 News (2)
1993 The Palm Beach Post, July 14, p. 38
1992 Southside News and Views, June, p.2
1992 Eastsider, September 25, p. 20
1991 Eastsider, September 11, Cover, p. 4 and p. 22
1991 XS, September 18. p. 20
1991 Museum of Art Newsletter, Fall Issue, p. 2
1990 Palm Beach Society Magazine, March 19, p. 39
1990 The Palm Beach Post, January 14, p. 18
1989 The Miami Herald, December 24, p. 18
1988 Directions Magazine, March, p. 4
1987 The Forum, January 8, p. 14C