Rafael Alonso

Rafael Alonso was born in Niterói, Brazil in 1983, and currently resides in Rio de Janeiro. His works are studies in color theory, experimenting with neons and color-blocking. He also frequently plays with digital graphic design elements on both canvas and paper, using this visual language to examine online media cultures, surveillance, and sports. 


Alonso studied painting and currently holds a PhD in Visual Languages from the School of Fine Arts. He has participated in solo and group shows throughout Brazil, and internationally at two 2016 shows in Hamburg.