FROM SKIN TO STEEL
VANTA was born from transformation.
Founded by Australian artist and designer Brea Lanyon, VANTA evolved from over a decade of tattooing, where precision, presence and storytelling were central to every mark. With a deep understanding of composition and permanence, Brea shifted from skin to steel to create works that would outlive the body. Today, VANTA creates legacy pieces — metal artworks that fuse art, architecture and emotion into enduring forms. These are more than panels. These are steel statements.
THE ORIGIN
The spark of VANTA began with a single gesture — a steel bookmark, gifted during Melbourne’s lockdowns with the release of Renascence, Brea Lanyon’s second self-published sketchbook. What began as a thank-you became a turning point. That small cut of metal marked the beginning of something permanent.
From that moment, Brea embarked on a fully self-taught journey. With no formal industrial training, she immersed herself in the disciplines of product design, CAD, manufacturing, fabrication, architectural integration, interior styling, and brand development. What followed was not just the birth of a brand, but the building of a design house — from first prototype to full-scale execution.
Every VANTA piece today carries the DNA of that evolution: bold linework, architectural clarity, sculptural presence, and a refusal to compromise. From bookmarks to buildings, the origin of VANTA is a story of reinvention through steel.
THE PHILOSOPHY
Precision. Permanence. Presence.
VANTA’s aesthetic blends the fluidity of Art Nouveau with the structure of Art Deco, anchored in Australian nature and architectural clarity. Inspired by tattoo composition, every line is designed with integrity, flowing without fragility. Each VANTA piece is made to hold space, command attention and integrate seamlessly into its environment. It is art made to last, both physically and emotionally.
WHERE WE ARE TODAY
Since its founding in 2021, VANTA has grown from bespoke panels into a full design house. The brand now spans architectural commissions, sculptural homewares, hospitality collaborations and fine art exhibitions. Every design begins with Brea’s hand and is refined to ensure structural integrity, aesthetic impact and manufacturability. VANTA pieces can be found in private residences, staircases, dining rooms, wineries and creative spaces across Australia.
THE FUTURE — ‘SKIN TO STEEL’ EXHIBITION
This November, VANTA unveils its debut solo exhibition: Skin to Steel. Hosted at West End Art Space, the exhibition presents over 100 works across sculpture, fine art and design. It traces Brea’s journey from tattooist to metal artist, revealing the evolution of her visual language through steel. Central to the experience is AITELIA, a projected AI brand avatar designed to guide viewers through VANTA’s vision. Past, present and future converge in this milestone event.
OUR MISSION
To turn metal into memory.
To create bold, enduring works that fuse art, design and legacy.
To craft steel statements that transform space and outlast time.
OUR VISION
A world where fine art shapes architecture.
Where storytelling is permanent.
Where every surface has presence.
OUR VALUES
Precision
Every cut is deliberate. Each design refined. Inspired by the discipline of tattooing and the clarity of architectural form.
Permanence
VANTA pieces are made to endure beyond trend and time. These are heirlooms of steel.
Presence
Designed to hold space. To speak without words. To become part of a structure’s soul.
VANTA STUDIOS
The future of VANTA lives in VANTA STUDIOS: a multi-disciplinary space and physical embodiment of the brand. Conceived as more than a headquarters, it functions as an all-in-one showroom, creative manufacturing lab, fine art gallery, tattoo studio, product design hub, and immersive experience space.
VANTA STUDIOS brings together everything Brea has built uniting architecture, fine art, metalwork, food design, and performance under one roof. From private dinners in the creative kitchen, to sculptural commissions fabricated on-site, to live exhibitions and collaborative residencies, this space will house the full expression of the brand’s vision.
It is not a store. It is not a gallery. It is a design ecosystem; where steel meets story, and legacy is made visible.