Rudi Koegler (born 1931 in Amsterdam) is a Dutch painter. His work is characterized by a development from figurative art to abstract art, and by the recurrent themes of movement and light. He taught at the Casimirlyceum in Amstelveen and at high schools in Zwolle. For a long time he worked closely together with Jaap Hillenius.
Periods
Koegler's work can be divided in four periods.
During the first period, from 1957 to 1970, the focus is on expressionistic landscapes. The used technique is oil-paint à la prime.
In his second period, from 1970 to 1975, Koegler's subject is the emotion evoked by a human being in a space. As expressive devices he uses direction, volume, rhythm and color.
The theme of the third period, 1975–1985, is the color of light, reflected by water and vegetation. Direction and shape of brushstrokes obtain a meaning in relation to their color.
From 1985 until present time Koegler creates complex rhythmical fabrics of visual elements. The influence of music during this period is considerable.
