Rafael works in the fields of set design, light design, film making, and performance. He approaches themes of geopolitics with a focus on presenting an artistic critique of the harmful effects of the military-industrial complex. In his film making, he relies on juxtaposition to expose the devastation brought by imperialism around the world. In his practice of set design, he has approached surveillance as a means of repression. His aesthetic language is marked by functionalism and minimalism. His work is intended as political intervention, confronting the viewer with the social injustices he exposes.