Langa

[verb: Old Norse: to long for; desire]

Langa is a multidisciplinary exhibition composed of visual art and poetry that examines the many facets of human yearning and desire. Within it, poetry and painting are placed as a continuous and flowing context, with each piece encouraging reflection and introspection towards the collection as a whole. More importantly, Langa strives to engage the viewer in a dialogue with visual and written artwork, and to examine the relationship of their own desires and longings with their interpretation of the works.

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Emily Rose is a poet and visual artist based in Staffordshire. Creating visual pieces predominantly in acrylic and ink, her work concentrates on abstracted landscapes and objects, with a focus on colour and structure that encourage an emotional response and dialogue between the subject and viewer. Emily is a member of the Society of Staffordshire Artists, and currently displays work across Stoke-on-Trent and Newcastle-under-Lyme.

Similarly creating written work that establishes an emotional connection between poet and reader, Emily was the first female Staffordshire Poet Laureate (2017-19) and Poet in Residence at Lichfield Library (2019-2022). Her work is featured in publications from Popshot Magazine, Yaffle Press, Black Pear Press, Sunday Mornings at the River and Ink Sweat & Tears, and her first collection the dew point was published with Verve Poetry Press in 2021.

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