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.

AVAILABLE WORKS

Rae West
Atomic Amber
Resin and Gold Leaf on Board
800 x 1600mm
2026
$7995
​Available
Rae West
​Cream Brûlée
Resin on Board
1600 x 800mm
2026
$7995
​Available
Rae West
​The Three Possibilities
Resin and Gold Leaf on Board
800 x 1600mm
2025
$7995
​Available
Rae West
​The Four Elements - Yin
Resin and Gold Leaf on Board
1200 x 1200mm
2026
$7995
​Available (On show at Dawsons & Co)
Rae West
Classic Loves
Resin and Gold Leaf on Board
400mm Diameter
2023
$795
​Available
Rae West
​The Four Elements - Yang
Resin and Gold Leaf on Board
1200 x 1200mm
2026
$7995
​Available
Rae West
Juicy Kiss - Afternoon Delight
Resin and gold leaf on Board
480mm x 480mm
2024
$1500 
Available
Rae West
​Charity + Love
Resin and Gold Leaf on Board
1000mm Diameter
2024
$4000
​Available
Rae West
Juicy Kiss- Gold Gesture
Resin and Gold Leaf on Board
480 x 480mm
2024
$1500
​Available

available small works

Rae West
Ginger Kiss - Mermaid Pash
Resin and Gold Leaf on Board
300mm Diameter
​2026
$495
Available
Rae West
Ginger Kiss - Cream
Resin and Gold Leaf on Board
300mm Diameter
​2026
$495
Available
Rae West
Ginger Kiss - Smash Pash
Resin and Gold Leaf on Board
300mm Diameter
​2026
$495
Available
Rae West
Ginger Kiss - Heart Throb
Resin and Gold Leaf on Board
300mm Diameter
​2026
$495
Available
Rae West
Ginger Kiss - Dark and Sexy
Resin and Gold Leaf on Board
300mm Diameter
​2025
$495
Available
Rae West
Ginger Kiss - Sweet Light
Resin and Gold Leaf on Board
300mm Diameter
​2025
$495
Available
Rae West
Ginger Kiss - My Cup is Full
Resin and Gold Leaf on Board
300mm Diameter
​2025
$495
Available
Rae West
Ginger Kiss - Love Life 2075
Resin and Gold Leaf on Board
300mm Diameter
​2025
$495
Available
Rae West
Ginger Kiss - My Golden Heart
Resin and Gold Leaf on Board
300mm Diameter
​2025
$495
Available
Rae West
Ginger Kiss - Beauty to Behold
Resin and Gold Leaf on Board
300mm Diameter
​2026
$495
Available

PAST WORKS

Rae West Artworks In Situ