I saw a photo of his recent piece "Forces" piece earlier today (the top image) and i was floored by how good it looked.
Here's a selection of his work, and some useful links.
Forces
Last Supper The original measures an enormous 300cm x 120cm (9.8ft x 3.93ft) - had a sticker price of A$50,000 and has Sold.
Moment of Truth
Moment of Truth is available as a print - Archival Pigment Ink on cotton Rag - Edition: 100 (500mm x 500mm)
Available from Lethbridge Gallery in Brisbane - http://www.brettlethbridge.com/index.php - for A$295 Ed of 100 - As of today (July 23) there appear to be 70 left. I have asked the gallery about the purchase process as it is by enquiry only, and will update you when i hear back on any other info I can get from them to see if there is another (or easier) way to purchase one for those who may be interested.
Here are some links to some of Joel's originals.
http://www.brettlethbridge.com/collecti ... d=2&gal=nc
http://www.brettlethbridge.com/catalogue.php?aid=2
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Joel Rea
Born in 1983 and graduated from the Queensland College of Art with a Bachelor of Fine Art in 2003.
Recently, Joel has been a finalist in the 2010 Metro Art Award in Victoria and a finalist in the Redland Gallery Biennial Contemporary Painting Competition in Cleveland. Joel possesses an intuitive understanding of human nature with a jaw dropping clarity of vision that has to be seen to be believed.
“In my fine art practice I strive to produce technically striking oil paintings in the realm of photo-realistic/surreal painting. The imagery in my paintings primarily comes from my photography and study of nature, the figurative, still life and landscapes while exploring themes of the human condition and a young artists place within society.”
http://www.joelrea.com.au/ and https://www.facebook.com/JoelReaArtist
