Oil, panel, 38 x 30 cm, framed 61 x 54 cm
Signed on the reverse
A mesmerizing female portrait in which the artist's characteristic play of chiaroscuro and perfect facial modeling are combined with the symbolic motif of a turquoise ribbon - a metaphor for the tension between sensuality and mystery. The minimalist background and narrowed color palette enhance the psychological power of the composition.
The work of Rafal Stanula very rarely appears at auction, making this offering a unique collector's opportunity. A representative example of his most recognizable figurative style with growing investment potential.
Rafal Stanula (b. 1991)
Rafal Stanula is one of the most prominent representatives of contemporary realist figuration of the younger generation. He lives and works in Krakow, consistently building an international reputation as an artist who operates a classical technique in a modern, psychological approach to portraiture.
His oil paintings are distinguished by exceptional precision of chiaroscuro, subtlety of modeling and almost sculptural plasticity of the face. Stanula focuses on the female form, creating compositions with a strong emotional and symbolic charge. The motif of a face partially obscured by tulle, ribbon or matter has become his recognizable mark - a metaphor for the tension between the visible and the hidden, between sensuality and introspection.
Minimalist backgrounds and a narrowed color palette direct the viewer's attention exclusively to the psychology of the figures. The effect is mesmerizing - Stanula's paintings not only depict, but build a state of contemplation.
The artist regularly presents his works at prestigious international events, including New York and Los Angeles, and his work has been published in recognized trade magazines. His presence in the exhibition programs of galleries such as Arcadia Contemporary and his participation in the LA Art Show strengthen his position in the segment of contemporary realist figuration.
The international market is consistently growing in interest in young, technically perfect figuration, and Stanula's work fits naturally and convincingly into this trend. His paintings are finding buyers in private collections in Europe, the U.S. and Asia, indicating a stable and growing investment potential.
Stanula represents a generation of artists who combine classical craftsmanship with modern sensibilities - and it is this segment of the market that has seen the most rapid growth in collector interest in recent years.
Exhibitions (selection):
Five and Under, Arcadia Contemporary, New York, USA (2024, 2025)LA Art Show, Los Angeles, USA (2025)
RED Gallery, Mościce Art Center, Tarnow, Poland (2024)Aura 2024, Nazrul Tirtha Art Gallery, Kolkata , IndiaEmerging Art Exhibition, Salonou, Warsaw, Poland.
Publications:
Fine Art Connoisseur (2024) Retro Kolkata Magazine (2024) 365 Art Plus Magazine (2022 ) .
