Painting by Rob REK 156 Artworks Sold

The Bathers

Mixed Media, Canvas, Ready to hang

90cm (W) x 120cm (H) x 4cm (D)

Signed Certificate of Authenticity
A$2,950

Artwork Description

The artist continues to draw inspiration from time spent his second studio on Queensland's Gold Coast. Viewed from an ariel aspect on a high balcony, the bathers tread water far below in a resort pool. The tiles beneath them distort as they swim, a result of the rippling water agitated by their morning ritual.

Multiple layering techniques have been used in this work to create depth and pattern. Yellow ochre and vibrant blues are blended to create variations in the wat, the bathers are depicted in a loose style continuing the theme of tranquility in the artist's latest body of works.

The piece has been created in such a way that it is able to be hung portrait or landscape.

** art work shown in frame for indicative purposes only

Artist Bio

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.

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