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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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...
Canvas, Acrylic
View to Asheville Acrylic Painting, Contemporary, Signed, 2010-
By Gavin Rain
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Gavin Rain’s “View to Asheville” is an expansive and atmospheric work that blends landscape, memory, and abstraction through the artist’s signature concentric-circle technique. At cl...
Acrylic
With Grace Acrylic Painting, Contemporary Figurative Art, 2010-
By Gavin Rain
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
In “With Grace,” Gavin Rain captures elegance through a luminous arrangement of color, pattern, and form. Built from countless concentric circles, the composition initially reads as ...
Acrylic
Brigitte Pensive Acrylic Painting in Contemporary Pointillist Style
By Gavin Rain
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Gavin Rain’s “Brigitte Pensive” transforms a familiar cinematic presence into a dazzling study of color, perception, and memory. Composed through hundreds of meticulously painted con...
Acrylic
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: ...
Acrylic
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...
Acrylic
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...
Canvas, Acrylic
$8,500
H 30 in W 24 in D 2 in
Boy with Calendula, Surreal figurative painting, boy with flowers, green
By Anne Siems
Located in Dallas, TX
"Boy with Calendula" by Anne Siems, is a captivating figurative-narrative painting featuring a young child and a rabbit, with an 18th century feel. He is floating and surrounded by s...
Acrylic, Wood Panel
$250
H 7.09 in W 5.91 in D 1.58 in
Korean Contemporary Art by Lee Yu Min - The Moon with Us
By Lee Yu Min
Located in Paris, IDF
Acrylic on wooden panel with a white frame Lee Yu Min is a Korean artist born in 1987 who lives and works in Daejeon, South Korea. She is specialized in Korean painting, completing ...
Acrylic, Wood Panel
$1,885
H 15.75 in W 31.5 in D 1.97 in
Save Haven 7 - 21st Century Contemporary landscape painting
By Joost Verhagen
Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant
Joost Verhagen Save Haven 7 45 x 85 cm Acrylic paint on canvas We ship worldwide for free in a wooden crate, framed as seen on the pictures. Because of the constantly changing pric...
Canvas, Acrylic
$14,500
H 48 in W 72 in D 1.5 in
Fluid Heart Acrylic Painting: Contemporary Water Reflection, Unframed
By Elizabeth Geisler
Located in Burlingame, CA
Elizabeth Geisler is best known for her dazzling contemporary water reflection paintings that bridge realism with abstraction. Up close, the paintings appear ambiguous and loose, yet...
Canvas, Acrylic
$27,849
H 59.06 in W 78.75 in
E.S. by Ramon Enrich - Large geometric landscape painting, architecture
By Ramon Enrich
Located in Paris, FR
E.S. is a unique acrylic on canvas painting by contemporary artist Ramon Enrich, dimensions are 150 cm x 200 cm (59.1 × 78.7 in). The artwork is signed, sold unframed and comes with ...
Canvas, Acrylic
$2,037
H 111 in W 9 in D 1.5 in
The garden calls. Modern acrylic painting on panel signed and framed
By Michael John Hunt
Located in Sandwich, GB
A leaded light window is at the centre of this painting. The garden outsdie shows that it is spring and it would seem to be the time for going out to do some gardening in the spring...
Acrylic
$2,119Sale Price|20% Off
H 35 in W 29 in D 2 in
Contemporary Figurative Painting of Female Figure by British Artist
Located in Preston, GB
Contemporary Figurative Painting of Female Figure by British Artist Simon Bradley Art measures 24 x 30 inches Frame measures 29 x 35 inches
Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic
$4,978
H 31.5 in W 47.25 in D 1.97 in
The Strabrecht Heath - 21st Century Plein air Landscape Painting
By Jos Leurs
Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant
Jos Leurs The Strabrecht Heath 80 x 120 cm acrylic on canvas Jos Leurs is a Dutch Impressionistic Plein Air Painter who lived in France for almost 30 years. Since 2011 he lives in ...
Acrylic
Korean Contemporary Art by Lee Yu Min - Tree
By Lee Yu Min
Located in Paris, IDF
Acrylic on wooden panel with a white frame Lee Yu Min is a Korean artist born in 1987 who lives and works in Daejeon, South Korea. She is specialized in Korean painting, completing ...
Acrylic, Wood Panel
$38,989
H 78.75 in W 118.12 in
GRAN ESBOS by Ramon Enrich - large painting, neutral tones
By Ramon Enrich
Located in Paris, FR
GRAN ESBOS, large painting by Spanish contemporary artist Ramon Enrich. Acrylic on canvas, 200 x 300 cm. Signed, sold unframed. Enrich's work revolves around conversation between ar...
Canvas, Acrylic
$3,000
H 19 in W 13 in D 2 in
"I Stand Before You As Myself" a powerful declaration of authenticity, portrait
By Affen Segun
Located in Edgartown, MA
"I Stand Before You As Myself" is striking portrait that centers on identity, presence, and self-possession. The subject confronts the viewer directly, their gaze steady and unflinch...
Fabric, Canvas, Acrylic
$8,600
H 36 in W 36 in
"Approaching Front" storm clouds begin to cast shadow on the oceanside
By Paul Norwood
Located in Edgartown, MA
Paul Norwood paints the world around him, blurring the lines between representation and abstraction. His loose, gestural style and bold, thick brushwork suggest rather than define fo...
Canvas, Acrylic
Gavin Rain "Audrey in Blue"
By Gavin Rain
Located in Boston, MA
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...
Acrylic
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...
Acrylic
Gavin Rain "Norma Jean"
By Gavin Rain
Located in Boston, MA
Artist: Rain, Gavin Title: Norma Jean Series: Marilyn Series Date: 2025 Medium: Acrylic on canvas Unframed Dimensions: 39.5" x 39.5" Signature: Initialed bottom right Edition:...
Acrylic
Frida Kahlo
By Gavin Rain
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Gavin Rain's "Frida Kahlo" is a stunning example of contemporary pointillism that beautifully encapsulates the essence of the iconic Mexican artist. The painting vibrantly showcases ...
Acrylic
Marilyn
By Gavin Rain
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Gavin Rain, renowned for his modern pointillism, presents another captivating portrait of Marilyn Monroe. This piece continues Rain's exploration of...
Acrylic
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H 59.06 in W 59.06 in
June - 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...
Canvas, Acrylic
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H 59.06 in W 59.06 in
Grace In Green - 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...
Canvas, Acrylic