Since heading off last year to other climes, Berlin to be exactly (and across the globe in his wanderings), James Reka has produced some incredible work both on walls both outside and in, and this weekend he returns to Melbourne to show us the continuing transformation of his beautiful work.

“Backwoods Gallery is pleased to present UNTOLD, featuring new works by the Australian born, Berlin based artist, James Reka. The opening will be Friday, June 6th, from 6 to 11 pm. The exhibition is free and open to the public for viewing until June 15th, 2014.

A long awaited postcard from James Reka. In his first Australian exhibition since relocating to Europe, Reka explores the changing color palette and textures of his new home in Berlin. UNTOLD is an exhibition comprising large paintings on linen, found objects and sculpture, inspired by his observations of Berlin society as it stirred from its winter hibernation.

Last year, following an acclaimed exhibition in San Francisco, which culminated in the iconic Peace Mural and an energetic contribution to Miami Basel, Reka returned to a Berlin in the middle of winter. With the city in hibernation, Reka fell into a routine of people-watching, observing the passage of time and searching and abandoned factories and military bases for found objects. His observations and the objects that he found along with a series of photographs that he shot during Berlin’s transition from winter to spring became the inspiration for UNTOLD.

The collection tells the story of changing seasons against a backdrop of abandoned factories, rooftop painting missions, gritty streets and underground parties. It is a celebration of life in a city stirring from hibernation, of cherry blossoms and of society taking to the streets. UNTOLD is also the return home of one of Australia’s most internationally recognized urban contemporary artist. It is a collection of untold stories and impressions that he wants to share with his home town.”

Head down to Backwoods Gallery in Collingwood this Friday night to check out the opening of the show, or any time throughout the week – it’s going to be pretty grand!

Who: James Reka
What: Untold solo show
Where: Backwoods Gallery, 25 Easey St, Collingwood, Melbourne
When: Show opens Friday 6th June 2014 from 6pm til 9pm and runs until the 15th June

Check out Reka as well as Backwoods Gallery for more information on the show.