RAFA LOPEZ - RETATO
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Rafa López presents an original 2023 mixed‑media portrait titled RETATO, 150 × 96 cm on canvas, signed by hand with a certificate of authenticity, in a Neo‑Expressionist Pop Surrealist style depicting popular culture and shipped unframed, rolled for transport.
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Description from the seller
Title: “Portrait” (2023)
Original, unique work.
Mixed media (acrylic, spray, marker, ink) on canvas.
Large format: 150 x 96 cm.
Year: 2023.
In this piece titled "Retato", Rafa López reinterprets the classic genre of portraiture through his particular prism of ordered chaos and chromatic exuberance. The work does not seek facial fidelity, but to capture the psychological effervescence of the subject through a visual language that overflows the boundaries of the human figure.
Analysis of the work
The composition is a masterful exercise in Pop Surrealism and Neoexpressionism. The central face emerges from an amalgam of contemporary symbols, urban graffiti motifs, and organic elements that seem to spring from the mind of the subject portrayed. The gaze, though schematic, endows the work with a magnetic presence that anchors the viewer amid the visual dynamism.
Technically, the work stands out for its richness of textures and layers. Rafa López uses the gestural strokes characteristic of urban art to add depth, while vibrant colors and electric contrasts create a high-energy atmosphere. It is a piece that requires patient, slow observation to discover the multiple micro-stories and hidden details in every corner of the canvas.
Logistics and shipping:
Due to its 150 x 96 cm format, the artwork is shipped without a stretcher (rolled in a high-strength transport tube and with professional packaging). This method is the standard for large-format works in the international market, ensuring the painted surface arrives intact and significantly reducing shipping costs for the collector. The canvas allows easy mounting in any local framing workshop.
The artwork includes painted perimeter margins that allow the image to continue on the sides of the frame once mounted, offering a contemporary and elegant finish.
Signature and Certification:
Hand-signed on the lower left edge and on the back. Includes the artist's certificate of authenticity.
About the artist:
About the artist: Rafa López (Spain)
Visual artist with a solid international reach and an unmistakable style. Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts from the University of Seville.
Style: Your work is a constant dialogue between the cultured and the popular, blending the heritage of Expressionism with the aesthetics of comics, graffiti, and Surrealism. Your worlds are settings where fantasy mixes with a subtle social critique and vibrant vitality.
Notable awards:
Their track record is backed by numerous awards, among which the most notable include:
36th Bancaja Prize (Valencia).
First Prize of the 10th National Painting Contest 'El Primero de Fariña' (Zamora).
Two painting awards from the Royal Academy of Fine Arts of San Carlos in Valencia (2014 and 2015).
Career and Collections:
He has participated in more than a hundred group exhibitions and about thirty solo exhibitions. His work has travelled to art fairs in Europe, America, and Asia, and is part of important foundations, public institutions, and prestigious private collections around the world.
Official website: www.rafalopez.art
Instagram: @rafalopez_art
Title: “Portrait” (2023)
Original, unique work.
Mixed media (acrylic, spray, marker, ink) on canvas.
Large format: 150 x 96 cm.
Year: 2023.
In this piece titled "Retato", Rafa López reinterprets the classic genre of portraiture through his particular prism of ordered chaos and chromatic exuberance. The work does not seek facial fidelity, but to capture the psychological effervescence of the subject through a visual language that overflows the boundaries of the human figure.
Analysis of the work
The composition is a masterful exercise in Pop Surrealism and Neoexpressionism. The central face emerges from an amalgam of contemporary symbols, urban graffiti motifs, and organic elements that seem to spring from the mind of the subject portrayed. The gaze, though schematic, endows the work with a magnetic presence that anchors the viewer amid the visual dynamism.
Technically, the work stands out for its richness of textures and layers. Rafa López uses the gestural strokes characteristic of urban art to add depth, while vibrant colors and electric contrasts create a high-energy atmosphere. It is a piece that requires patient, slow observation to discover the multiple micro-stories and hidden details in every corner of the canvas.
Logistics and shipping:
Due to its 150 x 96 cm format, the artwork is shipped without a stretcher (rolled in a high-strength transport tube and with professional packaging). This method is the standard for large-format works in the international market, ensuring the painted surface arrives intact and significantly reducing shipping costs for the collector. The canvas allows easy mounting in any local framing workshop.
The artwork includes painted perimeter margins that allow the image to continue on the sides of the frame once mounted, offering a contemporary and elegant finish.
Signature and Certification:
Hand-signed on the lower left edge and on the back. Includes the artist's certificate of authenticity.
About the artist:
About the artist: Rafa López (Spain)
Visual artist with a solid international reach and an unmistakable style. Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts from the University of Seville.
Style: Your work is a constant dialogue between the cultured and the popular, blending the heritage of Expressionism with the aesthetics of comics, graffiti, and Surrealism. Your worlds are settings where fantasy mixes with a subtle social critique and vibrant vitality.
Notable awards:
Their track record is backed by numerous awards, among which the most notable include:
36th Bancaja Prize (Valencia).
First Prize of the 10th National Painting Contest 'El Primero de Fariña' (Zamora).
Two painting awards from the Royal Academy of Fine Arts of San Carlos in Valencia (2014 and 2015).
Career and Collections:
He has participated in more than a hundred group exhibitions and about thirty solo exhibitions. His work has travelled to art fairs in Europe, America, and Asia, and is part of important foundations, public institutions, and prestigious private collections around the world.
Official website: www.rafalopez.art
Instagram: @rafalopez_art
Details
Artist
RAFA LOPEZ
Sold with frame
No
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Direct from the artist
Edition
Original
Title of artwork
RETATO
Technique
Acrylic painting, Felt-tip pen, Mixed media, Spray paint
Signature
Hand signed
Country of Origin
Spain
Year
2023
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
150 cm
Width
96 cm
Depiction/Theme
Pop Culture
Style
Neo-Expressionism
Period
2020+
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