The first and last SUN (2020 — 2022)

Created between 2020 and 2022, The first and last SUN is a profound painterly exploration of light, time, and cosmic metaphysics. In this cycle, the sun ceases to be merely a celestial body and becomes a vehicle for pure emotion, space, and movement.

A minimalist abstract oil painting by Rafał Kapica featuring a glowing, radiant yellow center that softly transitions into a warm orange and deep crimson square gradient. The textured canvas creates a subtle, atmospheric aura with a field of luminous color.
title: SUN GIVES HAPPINESS
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 detailed macro shot of an abstract oil painting by Rafał Kapica, showcasing a heavily textured canvas. The composition features a deep magenta and violet background densely covered with fine, kinetic splatters of turquoise and red paint, divided by a sharp, textured horizontal line of bright yellow and orange.
Detail (SUN GIVES HAPPINESS — left side)
A detailed macro shot of an abstract oil painting by Rafał Kapica, showcasing a heavily textured canvas. The composition features a deep magenta and violet background densely covered with fine, kinetic splatters of turquoise and red paint, divided by a sharp, textured horizontal line of bright yellow and orange.
Detail (SUN GIVES HAPPINESS — right side)
A minimalist abstract oil painting by Rafał Kapica featuring a textured, radiant orange and red circular field that emanates from a cool turquoise and teal center. The vibrant cosmic aura is set against a deep-blue gradient background on a square canvas.
title: MY LAST SUN
dimensions: 100 x 110 cm (deep stretcher bars, ready to hang unframed)
medium: Oil and glaze on handmade 500 g/m² linen canvas
private collection
A detailed close-up of a textured abstract oil painting by Rafał Kapica. The surface transitions dynamically from a smooth teal corner into a vibrant, radiant orange gradient, covered on the right side with dense, fine splatters of reddish-orange and dark teal droplets.
Detail (MY LAST SUN — left side)
A detailed close-up of a textured abstract oil painting by Rafał Kapica. The surface transitions dynamically from a smooth teal corner into a vibrant, radiant orange gradient, covered on the right side with dense, fine splatters of reddish-orange and dark teal droplets.
Detail (MY LAST SUN — right side)

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