No. 105: Galicia

RAPAPAWN is an experimental animation and design studio based in Vigo, Spain, founded by artists Cynthia Alfonso and Óscar Raña. Established as a collaborative "psychedelic brainchild," the studio is renowned for its hypnotic, frame-by-frame animations that blend traditional hand-drawn techniques with abstract, geometric forms.

Their practice sits at the intersection of contemporary art, comics, and motion, often described as "psychedelic liturgy." Drawing inspiration from avant-garde 20th-century animators, their work is characterized by frenetic energy, vibrant color layering (often referencing Risograph aesthetics), and non-linear narratives. RAPAPAWN has created music videos, visual loops, and editorial projects for international clients and venues, including the Brooklyn nightclub Elsewhere, and their work has been featured in major design publications like AIGA Eye on Design and It's Nice That.

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Spanish artist and illustrator whose practice sits at the intersection of drawing, experimental comics, and visual arts. A graduate in Fine Arts from the University of Vigo, her work is noted for a minimalist and architectural approach, where the use of negative space and geometry plays a fundamental narrative role.

She is the co-founder of the independent publishing house Formas Cortas and has published acclaimed works such as Nuevas estructuras (Apa Apa Cómics), which explores the relationship between objects and their environments. Her style, characterized by clean lines and a sober yet precise color palette, has been exhibited in galleries and international self-publishing festivals. Her illustrations often defy conventional narrative, focusing instead on the contemplation of the everyday and formal abstraction.

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Spanish visual artist and illustrator whose practice explores the boundaries between painting, drawing, and textile arts. Based in A Coruña, she holds a degree in Fine Arts from the University of Vigo and has completed residencies at prestigious institutions such as the Royal Academy of Spain in Rome.

Her work is characterized by a sophisticated economy of means, utilizing organic forms, rhythmic lines, and a delicate, often muted color palette. Huete’s compositions frequently dialogue with the domestic and the architectural, seeking a balance between abstraction and figurative suggestion. She has exhibited extensively in galleries across Spain and Portugal, including Galería Nordés, and her work is noted for its poetic exploration of materiality and visual silence.

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Luis Yang is a Spanish illustrator and comic artist whose practice is defined by a raw, expressive, and often surreal visual language. Based in Madrid, he has gained recognition within the contemporary independent comics scene for his ability to blend anatomical precision with psychedelic, dreamlike distortions.

His work often explores themes of identity, the human body, and the subconscious, utilizing intricate linework and a vibrant, sometimes jarring color palette. He is a frequent collaborator with independent publishers and art collectives, contributing to avant-garde anthologies and self-published zines. Beyond his narrative work, Yang's distinct aesthetic has transitioned into the commercial sphere, where he creates striking visuals for posters, editorial projects, and branding that challenge traditional illustration conventions.

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