exhibition BICYCLE (2025)

Explore the 2025 solo exhibition "BICYCLE" by contemporary painter Rafał Kapica. Discover structural oil paintings focused on dynamic movement, human energy, and unique glazing techniques.

An energetic abstract figurative oil painting by Rafał Kapica on a square canvas, depicting a group of racing cyclists. The figures and their bicycles are captured through a whirlwind of overlapping, gestural lines in bright yellow, orange, and purple, set against a solid, vibrant pink background.
A detailed close-up of an abstract figurative oil painting by Rafał Kapica on a grey background. The composition shows expressive, gestural sweeps of pink, crimson, bright orange, and lavender paint lines that form stylized, abstract silhouettes of cyclists, highlighting the raw texture and active movement of the brushwork.
Detail (3 BUDDIES)
title: 3 BUDDIES
dimensions: 30 x 30 cm (deep stretcher bars, ready to hang unframed)
medium: Oil and glaze on handmade 500 g/m² linen canvas
private collection ​​​​​​​
A dynamic abstract figurative oil painting by Rafał Kapica on a square canvas, showing three racing cyclists leaning into a fast turn. The figures are rendered with expressive, energetic linework and broad patches of vibrant yellow, lime green, pink, and blue, set against a atmospheric, muted slate-grey background.
title: CRASH  
dimensions: 110 x 95 cm (deep stretcher bars, ready to hang unframed)
medium: Oil and glaze on handmade 500 g/m² linen canvas
private collection
An abstract figurative oil painting by Rafał Kapica on a square canvas, depicting two cyclists riding along a path. The bottom third of the canvas features a vibrant, textured field of densely layered yellow, white, and violet paint strokes, contrasting with a soft pink path and a vast, serene gradient background of azure and deep blue sky.
A detailed macro shot of an oil painting by Rafał Kapica, showcasing a vibrant and densely textured field of paint strokes. The surface is built with layered, vertical dabs and impasto patches in a lively palette of bright yellow, neon orange, lilac, magenta, and various shades of green, creating a rhythmic and organic texture.
Detail (CYCLING LOVE)
title: CYCLING LOVE 
dimensions: 95 x 95 cm (deep stretcher bars, ready to hang unframed)
medium: Oil and glaze on handmade 500 g/m² linen canvas
private collection
title: SOLO TRIP
dimensions: 30 x 30 cm (deep stretcher bars, ready to hang unframed)
medium: Oil and glaze on handmade 500 g/m² linen canvas
available for acquisition ​​​​​​​
An abstract figurative oil painting by Rafał Kapica on a square canvas, depicting a breakaway group of four cyclists racing in a line. The bottom half is a richly textured, green and yellow wildflower field, while the top half features a calm, dusky purple sky.
A detailed close-up of an abstract figurative oil painting by Rafał Kapica on a grey background. The composition shows expressive, gestural sweeps of pink, crimson, bright orange, and lavender paint lines that form stylized, abstract silhouettes of cyclists, highlighting the raw texture and active movement of the brushwork.
Detail (BICYCLE TOUR))
title: BICYCLE TOUR
dimensions: 100 x 100 cm (deep stretcher bars, ready to hang unframed)
medium: Oil and glaze on handmade 500 g/m² linen canvas
private collection

title: THROUGH A STRAWBERRY FIELD
dimensions: 30 x 30 cm (deep stretcher bars, ready to hang unframed)
medium: Oil and glaze on handmade 500 g/m² linen canvas
available for acquisition 
Detail (ME IN PELETON)
A dynamic square oil painting by Rafał Kapica capturing an aerial view of a cycling peloton. The cyclists are rendered closely together with vibrant, expressive strokes of neon orange, yellow, and blue paint against a solid, neutral grey background.
title: ME IN PELOTON
dimensions: 100 x 100 cm (deep stretcher bars, ready to hang unframed)
medium: Oil and glaze on handmade 500 g/m² linen canvas
private collection
A nocturnal abstract figurative oil painting by Rafał Kapica on a horizontal canvas, showing three cyclists sprinting in a tight pack. The figures are painted with cool lime-green and deep blue contours over a dark background composed of layered indigo and purple color blocks.
title: AT THE FINISH
dimensions: 95 x 95 cm (deep stretcher bars, ready to hang unframed)
medium: Oil and glaze on handmade 500 g/m² linen canvas
private collection​​​​​​​
Detail (TALKING WE GO TO DREAMS)
A striking abstract figurative oil painting by Rafał Kapica on a square canvas, featuring three cyclists moving together. The silhouettes are painted with loose, rhythmic strokes of turquoise and crimson, set against a high-contrast background divided into a vivid red lower field and a deep teal-green upper field.
title: TALKING WE GO TO DREAMS
dimensions: 30 x 30 cm (deep stretcher bars, ready to hang unframed)
medium: Oil and glaze on handmade 500 g/m² linen canvas
private collection
title: THE ROAD 
dimensions: 105 x 135 cm (deep stretcher bars, ready to hang unframed)
medium: Oil and glaze on handmade 500 g/m² linen canvas
private collection
A dynamic abstract figurative oil painting by Rafał Kapica on a square canvas, showing three racing cyclists leaning into a fast turn. The figures are rendered with expressive, energetic linework and broad patches of vibrant yellow, lime green, pink, and blue, set against a atmospheric, muted slate-grey background.
Detail (RACE)
title: RACE
dimensions: 120 x 100 cm (deep stretcher bars, ready to hang unframed)
medium: Oil and glaze on handmade 500 g/m² linen canvas
private collection​​​​​​​
A vertical abstract figurative oil painting by Rafał Kapica focusing on a single cyclist in a dynamic, forward-leaning stance. The figure is built with swift white, grey, and yellow highlights over dark skin tones, set against a bold background block of vibrant pink and deep teal.
title: UPHILL
dimensions: 75 x 105 cm (deep stretcher bars, ready to hang unframed)
medium: Oil and glaze on handmade 500 g/m² linen canvas
private collection​​​​​​​ ​​​​​​​
An expressive abstract figurative oil painting by Rafał Kapica on a square canvas, featuring a leading cyclist pulling ahead of a small chasing group. The figures are captured with sketchy, multicolored paint strokes over a high-contrast background of solid, bright yellow on the bottom and deep pine green on top.
title: LEADER
dimensions: 95 x 95 cm (deep stretcher bars, ready to hang unframed)
medium: Oil and glaze on handmade 500 g/m² linen canvas
private collection
A minimalist abstract figurative oil painting by Rafał Kapica on a square canvas, showcasing five cyclists riding side by side. The figures are rendered with loose, expressive strokes of yellow, orange, light blue, and red paint, set against a warm background that gradients from olive green to an earthy ochre.
Detail (SEPTEMBER TRIP)
title: SEPTEMBER TRIP
dimensions: 30 x 30 cm (deep stretcher bars, ready to hang unframed)
medium: Oil and glaze on handmade 500 g/m² linen canvas
available for acquisition ​​​​​​​

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