Rafael de la Rica

* 1980 Mahón, Menorca

Current

Rafael de la Rica’s passion is still life. Using fruit and everyday objects, he creates serene, photorealistic tableaux that appear both contemporary and reminiscent of the Old Masters. The central theme of his painting is meditative immersion in the moment of observation. Formally, his work focuses on the time-consuming technique of glazing in oil. This technique allows for seamless colour gradients and precise contours, drawing the viewer’s attention to the surfaces and forms of his compositions.

vita

Rafael de la Rica was born 1980 in Mahón, Menorca

1998 – 2002

l’Escola d’Art La Llotja de Barcelona.

Awards

2010

Primer Premi de Pintura, Poble d’Alaior, Alaior Menorca, Spain

2008

Primer Premi de Pintura, Ciutat de Maó, Menorca., Spain

Exhibitions

2025

Perfekt?, Stern-Wywiol Galerie, Hamburg (GA)

2023

Täuschend echt 2, Stern-Wywiol Galerie, Hamburg (GA)

2022

Täuschend echt, Stern-Wywiol Galerie, Hamburg (GA)

2021

Diferentes primaveras, Galeria Jordi Barnadas, Barcelona (GA)

2020

“Finals d’hivern”, Galeria Jordi Barnadas, Barcelona, Spain (GA)

2019

“Tardor”, Galeria Jordi Barnadas, Barcelona, Spain (EA)

2018

“Peces de Col·lecció II”, Galeria Jordi Barnadas, Barcelona, Spain (GA)

2017

“Nadal 17”, Galeria Jordi Barnadas, Barcelona, Spain (GA)

2016

Buscant la llum, Galeria Jordi Barnadas, Barcelona, Spain (GA)

2015

Pintores de Menorca, galeria Jorge Alcolea, Maó, Spain (GA)

“Menorca inspira” amb Maria Perelló, Galeria Jordi Barnadas, Barcelona, Spain (EA)

2013

Rafael de la Rica, Galeria Artara, Maó, Menorca, Spain (EA)

2012

Rafael de la Rica, Galeria VidrArt, Ciutadella, Menorca, Spain (EA)

2011

Rafael de la Rica, Galeria Artara, Maó, Menorca, Spain (EA)

2010

pintura, Galeria Xibau, Ferreries, Menorca, Spain (GA)

2009

Rafael de la Rica, Galeria VidrArt, Ciutadella, Menorca, Spain (EA)