Julian Rena
BORN:
1965, United Kingdom.
EARLY LIFE:
Julian Rena trained as a chef in London before a serious car accident ended his culinary career. This turning point led him to pursue sculpture, where he gradually developed his artistic practice across a range of materials.
LIVES:
He is based in Wimbledon, London, United Kingdom.
CAREER:
Rena transitioned into sculpture following his accident and has since built a career working across multiple media, focusing primarily on stone over the past decade. His practice has taken him internationally, including to India and Italy, where he has carved and sourced stone. His work is held in both private and public collections, and he has undertaken numerous large-scale commissions.
MATERIALS:
Stone, particularly coloured onyx and alabaster, alongside other sculptural media.
STYLE AND SUBJECTS:
He describes his work as abstract yet representational. His influences include icons, advertising logos, French cartoons, 1960s plastic furniture, and fetish imagery, resulting in bold, stylised forms with a contemporary edge.
AWARDS AND EXHIBITIONS:
His sculptures are included in various collections and commissions, reflecting an established practice with both national and international reach.
Julian Rena art for sale from The Sculpture Park is detailed below:
-
Abstract £6,240 inc VATLarge Marble Alabaster Abstract Sculpture – Cloud See by Julian Rena (Unique)
Julian Rena, Name, Marble & Alabaster
Unique abstract sculpture made from marble and alabaster. A cream coloured central oval shape is surrounded by clusters of smaller orange coloured shapes.