Gustavo Rapela

I am a Madrid-born illustrator and visual artist specializing in ink illustration with a deep-rooted passion for horror cinema. My fascination with drawing and dark fantasy began early in life, sparked by my older brother’s love for comics and cult horror.

My artistic style draws heavy inspiration from legendary masters such as Pepe González, Bill Sienkiewicz, and Frank Frazetta. Through intricate linework and a dramatic approach to chiaroscuro, I craft detailed, high-contrast visual narratives.

Over the course of my career, my work has been featured in gallery exhibitions, books, fanzines, apparel, and film projects. My recent credits include designing the official poster for Carlos Grau’s short film "ANELEH", as well as contributing to the acclaimed volume "Classic Monsters Modern Art: 20th Century Horror in 21st Century Illustration" by Anthony Taylor (Insight Editions).

Driven by an ongoing commitment to the genre, I constantly experiment with new techniques, finding endless inspiration in classic horror cinema and my personal collection of film memorabilia.

EXPOSICIONES
2011 "Andante" Museo de Arte Contemporáneo Gas Natural Fenosa (MACUF)
A Coruña - Galicia
2011 "Cara a Cara" Centro Cultural Carvalho Calero,
Ferrol - Galicia
2010 "Andante" Sala de Exposiciones Fundación Vicente Risco,
Allariz (Ourense) - Galicia
2010 "Andante" Espacio de Arte do Grupo Correo Gallego,
Santiago de Compostela - Galicia
2009 1o Concurso Pintura Marina "Puerto de Ferrol"
Ferrol - Galicia
2003 Exposición Colectiva "Bar Luna Mulata"
Madrid - España
2002 Exposición Colectiva "ARTXOVE 2002"
Pontedeume - Galicia
2001 Exposición Colectiva "Galerija Artes"
Nova Gorica - Eslovenia
2000 Exposición "Escola Aberta de Arte" Bar Carteles
Ferrol - Galicia
2000 Exposición "Escola Aberta de Arte" Café Zucre
Ferrol – Galicia
CERTAMENES Y TALLERES
2001 Encuentro internacional de artistas "Medana Metting Art"
Medana – Eslovenia