Sara Langdon
First Day of Summer on Rangitoto
Acrylic on Board
830 x 830 mm
$12,500
Available
“Through First Day of Summer on Rangitoto, I considered the significance of the Waitematā and the subject of water more broadly within my practice. The harbour is never merely a backdrop; it carries movement, light, and a sense of possibility. Here, the view is framed through foliage, creating a sense of looking out; of pausing at a vantage point before stepping forward.
That act of framing feels as important as the landscape beyond it. The “first day” suggests a beginning of a season, a journey, or simply a shift in light and mood. Summer, for me, holds a particular energy and expansiveness, and this painting leans into that feeling of openness, warmth, and anticipation.” – Sara Langdon
Artist Bio
Sara Langdon is a New Zealand-based contemporary landscape artist whose work offers a deeply personal and nuanced exploration of the natural world. Her paintings are not merely a replication of the landscape, but rather a thoughtful and emotive response to the beauty she encounters within it. Langdon’s signature approach combines her appreciation for both the vast and the intimate aspects of nature, particularly the striking mountainous and volcanic landscapes that surround her home in Auckland. She says, “This exploration [of the landscape] centres around the importance of place as a cornerstone in our individual and shared stories of connection to the landscapes which become part of our identity and create a feeling of belonging.”