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The Art Journal

The Art Journal is an insightful and engaging publication that showcases a wonderfully diverse and captivating range of artistic expressions, providing readers with a truly unique and thought-provoking perspective on abstract art, the latest emerging trends, and innovative techniques that are shaping the art world today. Ralph Kerle’s Art Journal makes it a highly valuable resource for both seasoned artists looking to expand their knowledge and those who are simply curious about the fascinating world of abstract art.

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The Untitled Artwork Experiment                                                A Collaboration Between Artist and Beholder
Creative Process & Technology Ralph Kerle Creative Process & Technology Ralph Kerle

The Untitled Artwork Experiment A Collaboration Between Artist and Beholder

Every artwork starts with an intention, but it really comes alive when someone else looks at it. For months this new piece has sat in my “possibilities” folder – a dark, mysterious field with a single golden sphere glowing at its centre. I knew there was something powerful there, but it still felt unfinished without a title that came from beyond my own point of view.

That's why I launched "The Untitled Artwork Experiment." The goal was simple yet profound:

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The Gift of Sight: A Journey Through Reflection
Ralph Kerle Ralph Kerle

The Gift of Sight: A Journey Through Reflection

On Saturday 15 November 2025, I had the privilege of attending the Annual Remembrance Service for Organ and Tissue Donors in New South Wales – this year held at the Northside Conference Centre in St Leonards – and of being invited as a guest presenter.

It was a beautiful, deeply moving service. Sitting in the audience, I felt that my own story – of receiving a corneal transplant and then going on to build a life as an artist

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Relaxation in View: The Art of Stillness on Water
Ralph Kerle Ralph Kerle

Relaxation in View: The Art of Stillness on Water

There are moments when the surface of the water holds you completely — not just your reflection, but your state of being. In Relaxation in View 1 and Relaxation in View 2, I found myself immersed in that stillness.

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