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REK is an established artist based in Brisbane. His popular artworks draw inspiration from the beauty and intricate details found in the natural world, in particular he has become known as a realistic avian specialist.

While being closely associated with the world of birds, he has also been recognized independently for his male figurative and organic inspired abstract works, both of which have been honored with art prize nominations.

REK Studied at the Brisbane Institute of Art and his original works are represented by Red Hill Gallery in Brisbane, Blue-chip Investment Gallery Mooloolaba and Art to Art Gallery Melbourne.   He has exhibited consistently in solo and group exhibitions in Brisbane, Melbourne and the Gold Coast since 2008.

His artwork has been commissioned for children’s books, appeared on Chanel 10’s Healthy Homes Australia and has been a finalist in art prizes including The Brisbane Rotary Art Prize, Queensland Figurative, the Art Lovers Australia Art Prize and the Lethbridge 20,000.  
He is a member of the Queensland Wildlife Artist’s Society and was the People’s choice recipient for the Societies' 2019 exhibition. 
In 2020 REK was The feature artist and guest judge at the Royal Queensland art Societies' Biannual Exhibition "All Creatures and Wild Things" Held at Petrie Terrace Gallery.