Contemporary Art
Berlin
figurative, abstract, dynamic
Ray Jay Rabe
Latest Works
"Melancholy" the Titel serves as the emotional core of this artwork. It is not merely a portrait of sadness, but an exploration of the profound, contemplative state that exists at the intersection of stillness and flux.
The seated figure is a universal symbol of introspection, representing a soul taking a deliberate pause to process the world. The gaze into the distance suggests a search for understanding, a longing for something just out of reach, or perhaps a resigned acceptance of fate.
The background—with its turbulent textures and sharp geometric divisions, is a visual metaphor for the chaotic external world, the pressures of modern life, or the turmoil of one's own thoughts. The contrast highlights the essential human effort to maintain inner peace (the figure) while being surrounded by unending movement and noise.
Ultimately, "Melancholy" speaks to the beauty and necessity of quiet, thoughtful resistance in a loud world. It is a moment captured where the soul is the anchor against the storm.
acylic on Canvas
60cm x 50 cm
“falling in Love (one sided)”
This piece plays with perspective and emotion.
Two figures, one reaching for the other, float, or fall in a vivid space of pink and silver.
When the painting is rotated, the meaning shifts… In one position, the blue outlined figure seems to fall together with the other, a shared descent. When turned, the same figure appears to pull away, reaching for the distance, while the other hangs upside down, falling alone.
The changing perspective reflects the fragile balance between connection and distance, desire and detachment.
acrylic on canvas
70cm x 50cm
"Breakout" captures the body in a moment of raw, violent freedom. The figure painted in an aggressive and luminous pink, fights against the canvas, emerging from a dense, chaotic field of deep green and sharp teal.
This backdrop represents both the internal and external turbulence that has defined the subject's struggle. Unlike the themes of containment in the rest of the series, "Breakout" is a definitive act. It shows self-determination not as a thought, but as a pure, muscular explosion of will.
Acrylic on canvas
80cm x 60cm
The Artist
Born on October 26, 1996 - based in Berlin, Germany.
Ray Jay Rabe is an emerging artist from Berlin whose work explores the human body through bold, sculptural forms and vivid, expressive colors.
Influenced by his background in fashion design and a strong artistic family values, Ray Jay Rabe creates a visual language that merges strengh, movement, and emotional depth.
His paintings are characterized by powerful color contrasts, figurative bodys and dynamic compositions. The figures he portrays appear otherworldly-hovering between realism and abstraction, between physical presence and inner experience.
Blending classical figuration with contemporary influences from fashion, street art, and pop culture, Ray Jay Rabe`s work challenges the viewer to engage with themes of identity, embodiment, andself-expression. Raw yet poetic, his art reflects a unique, alternative perspective that is both deeply personal and universally resonant.