Rae West

Rae West began her career as a graphic designer based in Sydney, developing an eye for composition and design. West eventually returned to New Zealand and moved toward fine art, following in the footsteps of her grandmother who she had watched as a child painting and creating. West experimented with painting as well as pottery, quickly developing a distinct style. She was soon showcasing the work she produced from her own studio/gallery near the sea just outside Napier.

West's earlier work found inspiration in New Zealand landscape, flora and fauna. Her early career works were representational and symbolic, but simmering under the surface was always an interest in the fluid and tactile qualities of paint. 

West's latest work shows that she has really developed her stylistic approach, toward increased free mark making. In her new work, gone are the imagery of birds and botanicals as she dives into the realms of abstraction.

Her new works pulse with the kinetic freedom of fluidity and light. She uses multiple veils of pigment, resin and ink, which blend and react against each other creating beautiful forms and textures. The end results are spontaneous, subconscious, and sensual.

Rae West's work is broadly collected and her work can be found in private collections throughout Australasia, the UK and USA.
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Rae West produces striking contemporary abstract paintings that use free pouring techniques in resin.

Rae West Works Available At Black Door Gallery

Rae West
​Disco Diva
Resin and Gold Leaf on Board
1100mm Diameter
2023
$4995
​Available
Rae West
​Liquid Lover
Resin and Gold Leaf on Board
1100mm Diameter
2023
$4995
​Available
Rae West
Retro Revelations
Resin and Gold Leaf on Board
800 x 1600mm
2022
$7995
Available
Rae West
Retro Connection
Resin and Gold Leaf on Board
800 x 1600mm
2023
$7995
HOLD
Rae West
​Kiss and Tell
Resin and Gold Leaf on Board
1100mm Diameter
2023
$4995
​Available
Rae West
Ginger Kisses (Various designs available) 
Resin and Gold Leaf on Board
300mm Diameter
2023
$495
​Available
Rae West
Dusk Delights
Resin and Gold Leaf on Board
1200mm Diameter
2023
​$5995
​Available
Rae West
Juicy X Series
Resin and gold leaf on Board
480 x 480mm
2023
$1500
​Available
Rae West
Golden Light Clouds
Resin and Gold Leaf on Board
760mm Diameter
$2400
Available
Rae West
Toffee Drops
Resin on Board
480 x 480mm
2023
$1500
​Available
Rae West
Ginger Kisses (Various designs available) 
Resin and gold leaf on Board
300mm Diameter
2023
$495
​Available
Rae West
Surprise
Resin on Board
480 x 480mm
2023
$1500
Available
Rae West
Retro Series- Moss
Resin and Gold Leaf on Board
450 x 600mm
2022
$995
Available
Rae West
Citrus X
Resin on Board
480 x 480mm
2023
$1500
​Available
Rae West
Fudge Cake
Resin and Gold Leaf on Board
600 x 450mm
2022
$995
​Available
Rae West
Black Velvet
Resin and Gold Leaf on Board (Glitter Details)
1100mm Diameter
2022
$4995
Available
Rae West
Funk Soul Vibes
Resin and Gold Leaf on Board
1100mm x 1100mm
2022
$5995
Available

Previously Exhibited At Black Door Gallery

Rae West Artworks In Situ