The name Rob Rek is inextricably bound to artistic excellence. 

A professional painter and educator for University of Southern Queensland since 2005,

 

Rek rose to prominence during a prolific decade of artworks- almost exclusively Australian birds. 

 

The delicate structures of these diverse creatures would inform the ultimate destination. 

 

Recognition in elite art competitions across a spectrum of genres. More importantly to be known as one of the few truly photo-realist painters. 

 

 Known in artists circles as a continuously evolving creator, his most recent examination draws from an introspective evolution.

 

A painful process which resulted in a near total shift of core beliefs- is expressed via a process of painted journaling. 
 

Rendered to the signature flawless finish, real object are offered, are framed in unreal situationsFamiliar birds hold symbolic reference. 

contradicting fusions - natural beauty and desired objects create the individual narrative of an age old philosophy - like the Hindu god shiva, or the ancient grass trees in Australias great outback, almost  complete destruction triggers something new.  
 

A past hidden beneath a lifetime of shame begins to emerge. consciousness slowly breaks the surface. There is Acceptance, imperfection and impermanence can be embraced. 

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Today his sought-after commissions are held in collections on every corner of the globe.