James Reka is a contemporary artist based in Melbourne. With influences in pop culture, cartoons and illustration, Reka creates his own world of mysterious creatures and characters that communicate though colour, movement and texture. Since 2002 (and as a founding member of the renowned Everfresh Studios), Reka has established himself as a pioneer in Melbourne's burgeoning street art scene, painting in an abstracted surrealist style that has influenced the work of artists both nationally and internationally. Reka's paintings are populated by bold colours and strong lines with a meticulous attention to detail and technical proficiency: it is sleek design meets urban graffiti, held together with a can of paint. His handy work can be seen on both street and gallery walls from Melbourne's inner suburbs to high-rises in Japan. Reka's work has been recently acquisitioned by the National Gallery of Australia for their permanent collection, cementing his place as one of Australia's most respected contemporary street artists.
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