Rafa López - Pietá II - XL
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Rafa López's original multicolour contemporary mixed-media painting Pietá II - XL on canvas (97 × 73 cm), signed, created after 2020, using acrylic, marker and ink, sold directly by the artist.
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Title: “Pietá I” (2014)
Original, unique work. Mixed media (acrylic, marker, ink) on canvas.
Format: 97 x 73 cm.
Year: 2014.
In "Pietá I", Rafa López reinterprets one of the most moving and recurrent themes in the history of universal art: piety. Through his contemporary language, the artist strips the scene of its liturgical rigidity to transform it into an explosion of fragmented feelings, where pain and tenderness manifest through a choreography of bold forms.
Artwork analysis: The composition is a fundamental piece of his Pop Surrealist and Neo-Expressionist vein. In this canvas, the classical structure of the "Pietà" undergoes a visual metamorphosis: the figures intertwine in an embrace that transcends figuration to become symbolic. It is a work of great emotional balance, where the tragedy of the theme is contrasted by chromatic vitality and the freedom of the stroke.
Technically, the work stands out for its cleanliness and linear power. By not using spray, the piece gains a more direct and graphic definition. The marker and ink become the essential drawing tools to structure the composition, while acrylic provides the color masses and the gestural energy that gives the surface an organic vibration. The absence of greasy elements allows a very crisp layering, highlighting the freshness of every brushstroke.
Logistics and shipping: The work is delivered unframed (professional packaging, rolled in a high-resistance transit tube). This method is the safest standard for international shipping, guaranteeing the painting arrives in perfect condition. Your local framer will be able to mount it easily on a custom wooden stretcher.
The canvas features additional painted margins that allow the image to continue smoothly along the sides of the stretcher after installation, ensuring a contemporary and high-quality finish.
Hand-signed on the lower left edge and on the back. Includes the artist’s certificate of authenticity.
About the artist:
Rafa López (Spain) is a visual artist with a consolidated national and international track record. He holds a degree in Fine Arts from the University of Seville.
His work is characterized by a distinctive language that moves between Pop Surrealism and Neo-expressionism, creating worlds where fantasy and social critique intertwine.
Notable awards: His work has been recognized with important awards, including the XXXVI Bancaja Prize in Valencia, first prize of the X National Painting Contest “el Primero de Fariña”, Toro (Zamora), or painting prizes of the Real Academia de BBAA de San Carlos de Valencia obtained in 2014 and 2015.
Career: His work has been exhibited in galleries and art fairs in Europe, the Americas, and Asia.
Collections: Works present in foundations, public institutions, and private collections worldwide.
Official website: www.rafalopez.art
Instagram: @rafalopez_art
Title: “Pietá I” (2014)
Original, unique work. Mixed media (acrylic, marker, ink) on canvas.
Format: 97 x 73 cm.
Year: 2014.
In "Pietá I", Rafa López reinterprets one of the most moving and recurrent themes in the history of universal art: piety. Through his contemporary language, the artist strips the scene of its liturgical rigidity to transform it into an explosion of fragmented feelings, where pain and tenderness manifest through a choreography of bold forms.
Artwork analysis: The composition is a fundamental piece of his Pop Surrealist and Neo-Expressionist vein. In this canvas, the classical structure of the "Pietà" undergoes a visual metamorphosis: the figures intertwine in an embrace that transcends figuration to become symbolic. It is a work of great emotional balance, where the tragedy of the theme is contrasted by chromatic vitality and the freedom of the stroke.
Technically, the work stands out for its cleanliness and linear power. By not using spray, the piece gains a more direct and graphic definition. The marker and ink become the essential drawing tools to structure the composition, while acrylic provides the color masses and the gestural energy that gives the surface an organic vibration. The absence of greasy elements allows a very crisp layering, highlighting the freshness of every brushstroke.
Logistics and shipping: The work is delivered unframed (professional packaging, rolled in a high-resistance transit tube). This method is the safest standard for international shipping, guaranteeing the painting arrives in perfect condition. Your local framer will be able to mount it easily on a custom wooden stretcher.
The canvas features additional painted margins that allow the image to continue smoothly along the sides of the stretcher after installation, ensuring a contemporary and high-quality finish.
Hand-signed on the lower left edge and on the back. Includes the artist’s certificate of authenticity.
About the artist:
Rafa López (Spain) is a visual artist with a consolidated national and international track record. He holds a degree in Fine Arts from the University of Seville.
His work is characterized by a distinctive language that moves between Pop Surrealism and Neo-expressionism, creating worlds where fantasy and social critique intertwine.
Notable awards: His work has been recognized with important awards, including the XXXVI Bancaja Prize in Valencia, first prize of the X National Painting Contest “el Primero de Fariña”, Toro (Zamora), or painting prizes of the Real Academia de BBAA de San Carlos de Valencia obtained in 2014 and 2015.
Career: His work has been exhibited in galleries and art fairs in Europe, the Americas, and Asia.
Collections: Works present in foundations, public institutions, and private collections worldwide.
Official website: www.rafalopez.art
Instagram: @rafalopez_art
Details
Artist
Rafa López
Sold with frame
No
Sold by
Direct from the artist
Edition
Original
Title of artwork
Pietá II - XL
Technique
Acrylic painting, Felt-tip pen, Mixed media
Signature
Signed
Country of origin
Spain
Condition
Excellent condition
Colour
Multicolour
Height
97 cm
Width
73 cm
Depiction/theme
Pop Culture
Style
Contemporary
Period
2020+
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