Monsoon Call

REK continues in his finely detailed photo realistic approach in this piece featuring a magnificent Peahen photographed by career wildlife photographer -Martin Anderson.
Set against a REK's signature graffiti background, the monochromatic palette creates a language between the subject and the iridescent patterns it cohabitates. The beauty of nature is married to manmade beauty in the repeating fluid patterns created by the artist in his recent body of work.

Rek's signature photo The Hyper realistic wren is painted from photo reference material, The iridescent quality of the subjects feathers is expertly captured by REK using a myriad of colors to create a luminous effect.

* Monsoon Call was a gallery tier finalist in the Lethbridge 20000 art prize in 2022

** this artwork is framed in a matt black frame behind glass.

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Rob Rek is a multi-award-winning professional artist and tutor, working from his studio in Brisbane since 2006.

His artworks are driven by the pursuit of perfection and focus intently on the finest details. The process of exacting the results he produces today, are skills which have taken many years of focused study and practice to refine. Using only the highest quality archival materials available, he approaches a vast array of subject matter.

His work has proliferated in recent years with regular exhibitions in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney. His sought-after paintings are held in private, corporate and government collections from every corner of Australia and across the globe.
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Career Highlights. 

2025 - Invited tutor and speaker - University of Southern Queensland

2024 Power FM Toowoomba radio Interview with Kevin Howarth - artist spotlight Interview for University of Southern Queensland

2024 REK Artwork "Black Lotus" was a finalist in the Brisbane Portrait Prize.

2023 "The Parrot Society of Australia" Interviewed for feature article in nationwide magazine publication.

2022 REK artwork “Rainbow Bridge” was the recipient of the People’s Choice award at the 43rd annual art awards held by The TYTO Regional Art Gallery.

2022 REK Invited tutor and speaker - University of Southern Queensland

2022 REK was the winner of the Seventh Annual Hinchinbrook Birdlife Art Awards 

2021 REK was the winner of the Sixth Annual Hinchinbrook Birdlife Art Awards for Painting 

2020 REK was the feature artist and guest judge at the Royal Queensland art Societies' Biannual Exhibition.

2018 REK Artwork was featured on the National TV show Healthy Homes Australia