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Gavin Rain Art

South African, b. 1971

Gavin Rain studied Art and Neuropsychology at the University of Cape Town. Influenced by Seurat, the 20th century Russian avant-garde, art and a number of architects, he started exploring and developing his own neo-pointillism technique around 2003–04.

Rain's style arises from the need to present a new perspective where the purpose is to compel the viewer to recognize the narrative that is hidden from sight, the one that is discovered only when going back from the painting. The artist compares his work with our lives. Up close things are interesting, with a lot of texture and noise, and not very clear. But, taking a step back, we see the influence that people and things have in our lives, and how it is built of every individual dot.

Through his art, Rain seeks to expand the visual and cognitive horizons of people.

Rain has participated in various fairs, mainly in Europe and the United States as well as both individual and collective exhibitions around the world. His participation in the Venice Biennale in 2011 and 2013 stands out in particular, for it got a lot of attention.

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Gavin Rain "Audrey in Green" Original painting on canvas
Gavin Rain "Audrey in Green" Original painting on canvas

Gavin Rain "Audrey in Green" Original painting on canvas

By Gavin Rain

Located in Boston, MA

Artist: Rain, Gavin Title: Audrey in Green Date: 2025 Medium: Acrylic on canvas Unframed Dimensions: 78.75" x 39.5" Signature: Initialed Bottom Right Edition: Unique Gavin Ra...

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2010s Contemporary Gavin Rain Art

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Acrylic

Gavin Rain "Bridgette with Curl"
Gavin Rain "Bridgette with Curl"

Gavin Rain "Bridgette with Curl"

By Gavin Rain

Located in Boston, MA

Artist: Rain, Gavin Title: Bridgette with Curl Date: 2025 Medium: Acrylic on canvas Unframed Dimensions: 39.5" x 39.5" Signature: Initialed bottom right Edition: Unique Gavin...

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2010s Contemporary Gavin Rain Art

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Gavin Rain "Marilyn"
Gavin Rain "Marilyn"

Gavin Rain "Marilyn"

By Gavin Rain

Located in Boston, MA

Artist: Rain, Gavin Title: Marilyn Series: Marilyn Series Date: 2025 Medium: Acrylic on canvas Unframed Dimensions: 47.25" x 47.25" Signature: Initialed Bottom Right Edition: ...

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2010s Contemporary Gavin Rain Art

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Acrylic

Vertical - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Painting, Portrait, Dots
Vertical - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Painting, Portrait, Dots

Vertical - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Painting, Portrait, Dots

By Gavin Rain

Located in Barcelona, Catalonia

In order to gain awareness of something that is concealed yet right in front of your eyes, or hidden in plain sight, you must distance yourself. Rain´s art is a metaphor for life. Ra...

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21st Century and Contemporary Gavin Rain Art

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Canvas, Acrylic

Monica - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Painting, Portrait, Dots
Monica - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Painting, Portrait, Dots

Monica - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Painting, Portrait, Dots

By Gavin Rain

Located in Barcelona, Catalonia

In order to gain awareness of something that is concealed yet right in front of your eyes, or hidden in plain sight, you must distance yourself. Rain´s art is a metaphor for life. Ra...

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21st Century and Contemporary Gavin Rain Art

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Princess Grace - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Painting, Portrait, Dots
Princess Grace - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Painting, Portrait, Dots

Princess Grace - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Painting, Portrait, Dots

By Gavin Rain

Located in Barcelona, Catalonia

In order to gain awareness of something that is concealed yet right in front of your eyes, or hidden in plain sight, you must distance yourself. Rain´s art is a metaphor for life. Ra...

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21st Century and Contemporary Gavin Rain Art

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Vivian - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Painting, Portrait, Dots
Vivian - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Painting, Portrait, Dots

Vivian - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Painting, Portrait, Dots

By Gavin Rain

Located in Barcelona, Catalonia

In order to gain awareness of something that is concealed yet right in front of your eyes, or hidden in plain sight, you must distance yourself. Rain´s art is a metaphor for life. Ra...

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21st Century and Contemporary Gavin Rain Art

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Canvas, Acrylic

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Artist: Rain, Gavin Title: Audrey in Blue Date: 2025 Medium: Acrylic on canvas Unframed Dimensions: 39.5" x 39.5" Signature: Initialed bottom right Edition: Unique Gavin Rain...

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