Raphael Zelfa
Es Migjorn Gran, Balearics, Spain
Born in France in 1973.Lived in Paris until 1996 and then moved to London where he graduated in fine...
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Raphael Zelfa
Joined In 2011
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About the artist
Raphael Zelfa
Joined In 2011
(95 Followers)
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Born in France in 1973.Lived in Paris until 1996 and then moved to London where he graduated in fine art. Now lives in Menorca (Spain). Raphael is a contemporary artist whose practice is rooted in Narrative Urban Abstract Expressionism. Fond of large-scale, deeply textured canvases, his work serves as a visual arena for somatic alchemy—the physical translation of raw bodily intuition and external friction into structured visual form.
His paintings operate as contemporary palimpsests. They deliberately contrast a chaotic, Dionysian background of lively acrylic impasto, drips, splatters, spray paint, and street stencils with a calm, Apollonian central sanctuary. Inside these geometric windows, intimate graphite drawings of classical archetypes, childhood iconography, and personal symbols find a quiet place to exist.
For a few years, Raphael Zelfa has explored this boundary between urban noise and interior silence.
Influenced by urban street art, Abstract Expressionism and personal narratives, Raphael Zelfa's work creates a unique dialogue between global pop culture, ancient art history archetypes, and deeply personal memories.
He holds a degree in Fine Art from University of East London. His work is held in private collections and...
Ba Fine Art 2005 (London)
01-07/09 2025 Solo exhibition. Sala d'exposition d'Es Migjorn Gran, Menorca, Spain
22-27/07 2025, Solo exhibition. Sala d'exposition d'Es Migjorn Gran, Menorca, Spain
20-29/06 2025, Solo exhibition. Sala d'exposition d'Es Migjorn Gran, Menorca, Spain
11/12/2020-07/01/2021 Inauguration of new Gallerie in Migjorn Gran,Menorca, Spain
22/05-25/05 2020 After the confinement, Galeria Amics de l'art d'es Migjorn Gran, Menorca, Spain
20/12-26/12 2019 Galeria amics de l'art d'Es Migjorn Gran, Menorca Christmas Exhibition
28/09-29/09 2019 Galeria amics de l'art d'es Migjorn Gran, Menorca, Spain
14/15/08/2016: EXHIBITION GRAN MIGJORNALE (MENORCA)
08/2015 :SOLO EXHIBITION IN MENORCA (SPAIN)
Group exhibitions in London between 2003 and 2012.
Air Fair in Italy and open studios.
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