Renée van Leusden (1947-2025) - Standing

Renée van Leusden
Standing
Bronze
Signed

Renée van Leusden (1947–2025) was a Dutch sculptor who, for more than fifty years, built a recognizable and beloved body of work. Her work is characterized by expressive, figurative forms in which human emotions and relationships are central. Through her sculptures she made themes such as love, connectedness, strength, vulnerability, and harmony visible in an accessible and poetic way.

After training at the Royal Academy for Art and Design in ’s-Hertogenbosch, Van Leusden developed a completely individual visual language. Her sculptures often depict stylized human figures whose posture and movement convey a strong emotional charge. Although her work is figurative, it is not a literal representation; precisely the simplification of form and line enhances the expressiveness of her sculptures.

Bronze was the main material in her oeuvre. The warm appearance and durability of this material fit seamlessly with her search for timeless human themes. Her sculptures can be found in both private collections and in public spaces distributed across the Netherlands.

Van Leusden’s work holds a special place within contemporary Dutch sculpture. Her sculptures speak to a broad audience by depicting recognizable feelings and experiences without losing depth. In doing so, she leaves behind a body of work that testifies to craftsmanship, humanity, and a lasting fascination with the power of human connection.