Studio Rene Jansen

Rene Jansen is an Auckland-based artist specialising in sculpture and also designs and makes his own range of furniture. 
His hand-crafted Tubular Range pays homage to mid-century designs and draws from his own Dutch heritage as well as the historic connection to New Zealand.  Some of his furniture - like the unique Aero Range - is inspired by his sculptural work where polished aluminium and timber are combined to create visually striking yet functional pieces.
Rene's relief sculptures are made predominantly with aluminium and brass and he displays an overriding desire to create order out of chaos with a subtle appreciation and sensitivity to texture, shape and plane. Among his influence of interests are the Bauhaus movement, Japanese architecture and all aspects related to creating Mandalas. He has successfully exhibited his works in several galleries across New Zealand, including Lopdell House in Titirangi, Auckland.