Contemporary Art
Berlin
figurative, abstract, dynamic
Ray Jay Rabe
Latest Works
"despair" portrays a kneeling, praying figure bathing in a vivid red background, capturing the raw intensity of human vulnerability and inner turmoil.
The posture and gaze evoke a silent plea, while the bold color amplifies the emotional tension.
My work explores the fragility and resilience of the human spirit, reflecting the struggle between surrender and the yearning for hope.
acrylic paint on canvas
100 cm x 80 cm
"trying to hide " reflects the desire to retreat and remains unseen.
Yet in this attempt, the figure over Looks its own strengh and Beauty.
Hiding becomes Impossible, because what we truly are will Always come through.
acrylic paint on canvas
100 cm x 80 cm
"heavy shoulders"
A powerful depiction of the internal tension between external strengh and emotional burden while being in the center of attention.
acrylic paint on canvas
100cm x 80 cm
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.