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.
Rek's artwork has been featured in design and Australian nature magazines, commissioned for children’s books, appeared on national TV in Australia. Rek has been recognised in many competitive art prizes including The Brisbane Rotary Art Prize, Queensland Figurative Art Prize, The Lethbridge 20,000 and the Brisbane Portrait Prize.
Career Highlights.
In 2024 Rek's painting "Black Lotus" was a finalist in the Brisbane Portrait Prize.
In 2023 The Parrot Society of Australia featured His artwork in their nationwide magazine publication.
In 2022 REK's painting “Rainbow Bridge” was the recipient of the People’s Choice award at the 43rd annual art awards held by The TYTO Regional Art Gallery.
In 2022 he was invited to tutor and speak at the McGregor college of art in USQ Toowoomba.
In 2022 REK was the winner of the Seventh Annual Hinchinbrook Birdlife Art Awards
In 2022 he cofounded Sage Creative Art Gallery at Portside Wharf in Brisbane.
In 2021 REK was the winner of the Sixth Annual Hinchinbrook Birdlife Art Awards for Painting
In 2020 REK was the feature artist and guest judge at the Royal Queensland art Societies' Biannual Exhibition.
In 2018 His Artwork was featured on the National TV show Healthy Homes Australia
Rob Rek is represented by numerous professional art galleries and creative pursuits across Australia.