Brian Reinker

ARTIST STATEMENT

In my artistic journey, precision is not just a method; it's a language, and each cut of paper is a carefully chosen word. My craft is collage, an exploration of vibrant hues and geometric forms, but it's more than arranging shapes and colors; it's a dialogue between architecture, emotion, and personal narrative.
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In my most recent work, I have been exploring working with paper to create sculpture based narratives. This can been seen in the new Refuge Series made in 2024.
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Each piece is a deliberate composition, shaped by memories, celebrations, and the intricate dance of colors that guide our emotions.
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The fusion of geometric abstraction with personal narratives creates a unique visual language, inviting viewers to explore the intersection of precision and emotion within each piece.
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In my work, I delve into the profound impact of color on our perceptions. Saatchi Art recognized my contribution, selecting me as one of 21 Artists to collect in 2021. The Royal Academy Summer Exhibition welcomed my participation in 2021, and my artistic exploration has left its mark in solo, joint, group exhibitions and art fairs. From the UK to the Americas, Europe, the Far East, and Australia, my creations have found homes, u...

BA Fine Arts Painting, University of Cincinnati
BA Architectural Design, University of Cincinnati
Life Drawing, Art Students League New York
MA studies, Architectural Association London

Upcoming Exhibitions:

SOLO Exhibition - The Hampstead School of Art,
January 2025

The Affordable Art Fair, Hamburg, November 2024

Past Exhibitions:

The Affordable Art Fair, Amsterdam, October 2024
Green & Stone Gallery, August 2024
KNOKKE Art Fair, Belgium, August 2024
Hampstead School of Art, July 2024
54 The Gallery, Mayfair, London, July 2024
The Bomb Factory Gallery, Covent Garden, November 2023
The Other Art Fair, London, October 2023
Solo Exhibition, 54 The Gallery, July 2023
The Bakery Gallery, June 2023
The Other Art Fair, March 2023
The Affordable Art Fair, March 2023
Open Studios @ Make Space, November 2022
The Bakery Gallery, October 2022
The Other Art Fair, October 2022
The Brompton Chapel, September 2022
The Other Art Fair, London, July, 2022
D Contemporary Gallery, Mayfair, London, July 2022
Gallery 54, Mayfair, London, June 2022
The Bakery Gallery, London, May 2022
Kroll New York, Joint Exhibition, April 2022
Solo Exhibition, Blacks Club, London, February 2022
The Fitzrovia Gallery, London, 2021
Royal Academy of Arts Summer Exhibition, 2021
ArtCan Exhibition, The Shard, London, 2021
The Other Art Fair, July 2021
Joint Exhibition, Fitzrovia Gallery, London, 2021
Boomer Gallery, London, 2020
Accepted to ArtCan Org...