My abstract works play with the relationships between different pigments. Depending on the perspective, the paintings are perceived in new colors. The dynamic relationship between pigments and light characterizes my entire work.
I do not buy my colorants in a store. Instead, I get my raw materials from the industry, experiment with them in my atelier and develop the unique colors for my paintings. This way I work exclusively with high-quality pigments and color formulations, some of which are only launched years later, for example on the stage of fine cosmetic products.
Basically every painting is framed. On request, a painting is also available unframed. The wooden frames with shadow gap are adjusted to the colors and the character of the painting. This refinement gives the finished painting the final touch and increases the effect considerably.
NAME: RAFKA
BACKGROUND: CHEMICAL INDUSTRY
STYLE: ABSTRACT, LUMINOUS, LUSTROUS, MAGICAL, VIVID
TECHNIQUE: ACRYLIC ON CANVAS
RAFKA was born in 1986 and raised in Kanton Zurich. He completed a diploma at ZHAW Winterthur. Professionally he has 14 years of business experience at, a family-owned company specializing in technical assistance in the field of specialty chemicals. In 2018 he established an art studio in Zollikon-Zurich and in the period of only four years, his works have been shown in various locations around Switzerland.
Through his experience in speciality chemicals, RAFKA discovered the world of pigments. He advises producers in various high-tech areas, like cosmetics, paints, coatings, security inks and food packaging.
In exploring the uses of pigments in paints, RAFKA found that the effects he envisioned for his work did not exist in the market. Through experimenting he created innovative formulations, and these unique color mediums are the basis for RAFKA’s groundbreaking work.
Since 2018 RAFKA has developed his unique style and technique. His technically advanced color mixing system guarantees the highest quality paints, which are UV protected. The color nuance in each work is unique, because RAFKA combines the pigments according to his mood and inspiration, rather than any set recipe. His pigment ingredients cannot be found on the commercial market. RAFKA’s canvas comes alive with dynamically shifting, bold and brilliant colors.