Join us in welcoming Rebecca Koerting, an abstract artist from Western Australia whose beautiful large scale works capture an essence of spontaneity and softness. We chatted to Rebecca and got the insight on her process, style, and themes.
How would you explain your artistic style and approach to someone unfamiliar with your work?
I create large-scale abstract artworks with bold colours and expressive movement, often painted on raw natural linen. My work is intuitive and layered—there’s usually a balance of energy and calm in each piece. I think of them as visual stories that evolve through the process, often led more by feeling than planning.
Do you follow a structured creative process, or is it more intuitive?
Definitely intuitive. I rarely plan a piece in advance. It usually starts with a feeling or a colour, and then I just keep responding to what’s in front of me. Some paintings come together quickly, others take weeks of reworking. It’s never the same twice.
How do you balance creative freedom with commercial success?
I try to lead with authenticity. The work that resonates most is always the work I’ve made without trying to please anyone. It can be tempting to chase trends, but I’ve found that staying honest in the process tends to lead to better outcomes—both creatively and commercially.
If you could collaborate with any artist, past or present, who would it be?
Ken Done would be high on the list. I love how unapologetically Australian and colourful his work is—it doesn’t take itself too seriously but still carries so much heart.
I grew up in Ocean Grove where my grandma owned a gift shop, and I used to walk there after school most days.
The Ken Done products on the shelves would always catch my eye—the colours, the energy, the boldness. They’re still etched in my memory. That early exposure to his work definitely shaped the way I see and use colour now. Collaborating with someone whose art was part of my childhood would be pretty special.
Are there recurring themes or subjects that continually draw you in?
Movement, connection, identity—especially in an Australian context. I often think about the stories we carry, how we express emotion without words, and what it means to belong to a place.
