Rench, C.J. Born in Elgin IL. in 1967. Self taught industrial engineer and product designer in the sporting goods industry, C.J. designed technical products and was awarded multiple patents for his innovative products. He began, designing, sculpting and fabricating metal sculpture full-time in 2005, working mainly with large-scale abstract design that reveals his dimensionality. His work, primarily in stainless and mild steel is very diverse ranging from small tabletop hand- painted sculpture to monumental public installations. His extensive international travels as a result of his design work and entrepreneurial spirit have had a meaningful impact on his art. He has participated in various public exhibitions across the U.S. and has his sculpture at several galleries in the North West. His work includes many large- scale commissions for public and personal collectors throughout the United States. I welcome the opportunity of working with you to create a sculpture that fits your unique personal, corporate or public needs. My Best C.J. Chris J. Rench1457 Barker Road, Hood River, Oregon 97031 ExhibitsRoz Gallery, White Salmon, WA | 2005-2006 Westwind Gallery, The Dalles Hood River, OR | 2006-2007 Westwind Gallery, Hood River OR | 2006-2007 Cathedral Ridge Winery, Hood River, OR| 2007- current DIG Garden shop gallery, The Pearl district Portland OR | 2006- current Dragon Fire, Cannon Beach, OR | 2007- current Kebanu Gallery, Bend OR | June 08 – Feb 09 OPUS6IX Gallery, Eugene, OR | July 08 – Feb 2010 Columbia Center for the Arts, Hood River, OR | August 2008 ** Jury Winner best of show award. Columbia Center of the Arts | On going Juried InstallationsGallery With out Walls, Lake Oswego, OR | 2007-2009 Willow, Walla Walla, WA | Oct – Nov 08 Gresham Center for the Arts, Gresham OR| Oct – Nov 08 Cannon Beach Sculpture without walls | April- April 09-10 Peace Arch Park Olympic year International Exhibit | May / May 09-10 28th Annual Visual Arts showcase, Beaverton OR. | February -10 Beaverton Art Commission Installation, Beaverton OR. | May 2010-2011 Juried through CAFÉ’ online awarded both commissions. Art in Public places Stamford CT. invitational show | June 2011-Oct This is 6 large scale works shipped across the country, invitational show Commissioned workFull Sail Brewing Co., Hood River- outdoor mural 80’ tall public | 2006 Isthmus Sailboards, Hood River- custom steel signage | 2007 Dr. Taylor, Private collection 12’ sculpture Hood River OR. | 2007 Braby, Private collection 7’6” sculpture, Hillsborough CA | 2007 Luhr Jensen complete Public Sculpture Park, park plans, execution and nine monumental sculptures. Hood River OR public | 2008 Felton, Private collection 14’ Sculpture Lake Oswego OR. | 2008 Neilson & Sons development Bend OR. 12’ abstract sculpture public Parigian , Private collection 16’ sculpture, Bend OR | 2008 Jensen, Private Collection 6’ Sculpture, Hood River, OR | 2008 Braby, Private collection 9’ sculpture, Hillsborough CA | 2009 City Of Bremerton WA. 3 sculptures for Public art public | 2009 Bellas Art Supply, OR large outdoor sign| 2009 Song, Private collection 10’5” sculpture Bellingham WA | 2010 Dewald, Private collection 10’ sculpture Hillsborough CA | 2010 Dewald, Private collection 18’ sculpture Hillsborough CA | 2010 Bethel Congregational Church 18’ Sculpture White Salmon WA. Public | 2010 Parigian , Private collection 5’ sculpture, Bend OR | 2011 City Of Kennewick WA. Southridge traffic circle 1 public | 2011 City of Kennewick WA. Southridge traffic circle 2 public | 2011 City of Kennewick WA. Southridge traffic circle 3 public | 2011 Bend OR. Art in public places Finalist Pine Ridge Nursery | 2011 City of Snoqualmie WA. New Community Center YWCA public | 2011 City Of Moscow ID. Finalist Wren Welcome Garden public | 2011 Reser, Private Collection Beaverton, Oregon 10 foot sculpture | 2011 Reser, Private Collection Beaverton, Oregon 5 foot sculpture | 2011 City of Coeur D' Alane Idaho. Finalist Education Corridor 2 sculptures | 2011 References:
Nicole Sanders ( Public Art commission work ) Pam Bykonen ( Public Art commission work ) Wayne Dewlad (Private Commission works ) Edward Paul Braby MD (Private Commission works ) |