Rudi Koegler

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.

Exhibitions

 * 1959 - Zwolle, Hopmanhuis
 * 1960 - Zwolle, De Nijvere Konste
 * 1977 - Amstelveen, Aemstelle
 * 1980 - Westzaan, Eck, Wiel
 * 1981 - Hoorn, Alkmaar, Zaandam, Bergen
 * 1998 - Cobramuseum, Amstelveen
 * 2009 - Chassékerk, Amsterdam