ABOUT
Brian Reinker (b. 1960) studied architecture and fine arts at the University of Cincinnati, before continuing his fine art education at the Art Students League of New York and later studying at the Architectural Association in London. He worked as an architect for many years, an experience that continues to inform his disciplined, detail-driven approach to making, before returning to his studio practice full time as an artist in 2017.
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Precision and attention to detail are central to Reinker’s artistic language. Each cut of paper functions as a carefully considered element within a broader visual narrative. His practice is rooted in collage and paper-based sculpture, exploring colour, geometry, and form as a dialogue between architecture, emotion, and personal experience.
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In recent years, his work has evolved from flat collage into three-dimensional paper sculpture, allowing light and shadow to become integral materials within the work. Layered forms create recesses, voids, and edges that shift throughout the day, producing changing atmospheres and a sense of depth that extends beyond the surface.
This approach is evident in the Refuge Series (2024–2025), in which sculptural paper narratives suggest spaces of shelter, contemplation, and protection. The works are presented in custom-designed frames created by the artist, extending the architectural logic of the sculptures into their surrounding structures. Light moves across the surfaces and into layered interiors, casting shadows that define form as much as the paper itself and inviting the viewer to pause and look inward.
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Each piece is a deliberate composition, shaped by memory, celebration, and the emotional resonance of colour. Geometric abstraction merges with personal narrative to form a visual language that balances precision with sensitivity, and structure with intuition.
Reinker was selected for the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition and has exhibited in solo, joint, and group exhibitions across the United Kingdom, Europe, and the Americas. His work is held in private collections internationally, including the Far East, Australia, and South America, with a strong collector base in Europe and the United States