PACO RAPHAEL Framed, Signed Original Mixed Media “Roll With It” London

Artist: Paco Raphael (b.1975)

Title: “Roll With It”

Medium: Mixed media on aluminium

Edition: Signed mixed media work

Artwork Dimensions: 80cm × 80cm (31.5" × 31.5")

Frame Dimensions: 85.5cm × 85.5cm (33.5" × 33.5")

Condition: Image: Good condition; Frame, light marks. See photos

Gallery price: £2,495

About the artwork

Roll With It is a vibrant, mixed‑media celebration of London’s iconic cityscape, brought to life through Paco Raphael’s signature fusion of urban photography, bold colour and layered graphic energy. The composition anchors itself around instantly recognisable landmarks — Big Ben rising above the skyline and Tower Bridge stretching across the Thames — creating a sense of place that is both familiar and electrifying. A classic red double‑decker bus surges through the scene, while boats drift along the river, adding movement and rhythm to the urban flow. In the foreground, a sharply dressed David Bowie in formal attire introduces a human presence that deepens the narrative and scale.

Rendered on aluminium, the work has a sleek, reflective surface that amplifies its depth and luminosity. Raphael’s interplay of realism and abstraction — photographic detail overlaid with expressive splashes, streaks and colour blocks — transforms London’s architecture and street life into a dynamic, contemporary tableau. The result is a statement piece: modern, cinematic and unmistakably alive with the pulse of the city.

About the Artist

Born in 1975, Paco Raphael is a Dutch contemporary artist known for his bold, mixed‑media works that merge photography, digital manipulation and traditional techniques. His art frequently explores the architecture and rhythm of major cities, layering urban imagery with expressive colour fields, typography and graphic textures. Raphael’s work has been exhibited internationally and is collected for its distinctive blend of realism, design and urban attitude.

Working on aluminium, plexiglass and canvas, Raphael brings a polished, contemporary edge to fine art, creating pieces that feel at home in both private collections and modern design‑led spaces. His London and New York series, in particular, have become highly sought after by collectors of contemporary urban art.