Gavin Rain Paintings
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.
Find Gavin Rain art on 1stDibs.
to
1
5
Overall Width
to
Overall Height
to
6
2
4
2
3
3
1
1
1
1
1
6
6
6
4
4
6
780
718
711
686
4
2
Artist: Gavin Rain
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Gavin Rain Paintings
Materials
Canvas, 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...
Category
2010s Contemporary Gavin Rain Paintings
Materials
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: ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Gavin Rain Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Gavin Rain Paintings
Materials
Canvas, 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Gavin Rain Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Gavin Rain Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Related Items
Mid-Century Portrait of a Young Girl
By Pascal Cucaro, 1915-2003
Located in Soquel, CA
A gentle mid-century portrait of a young girl by Pascal "Pablo" Cucaro (American, 1915-2004). Sealed in a layer of clear resin. Signed in a black textured medium, lower left: "cucaro...
Category
1950s American Impressionist Gavin Rain Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Resin, Carbon Pencil, Acrylic
$719 Sale Price
20% Off
H 12.82 in W 10.75 in D 1.63 in
What?..
Located in Zofingen, AG
This painting invites the viewer into a quiet, surreal moment suspended between reality and dream. A young woman, draped in black, leans forward onto a round wooden table, her postur...
Category
2010s Realist Gavin Rain Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Acrylic
"Wildflower" Contemporary Abstract Orange and Green Concentric Circle Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Orange and green abstract contemporary circular painting by Houston, TX artist David Hardaker. Signed, titled, and dated by the artist on the reverse.
Artist Statement: The work is...
Category
2010s Contemporary Gavin Rain Paintings
Materials
Enamel
"Pontiac 87" Contemporary Pink, Blue, & Grey Concentric Circle Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Pink, blue, and grey abstract contemporary circular painting by Houston, TX artist David Hardaker. Signed, titled, and dated by the artist on the reverse.
Artist Statement: The wor...
Category
2010s Contemporary Gavin Rain Paintings
Materials
Enamel
"Avon" Contemporary Blue, Aqua, Navy, & White Concentric Circle Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Blue, aqua, navy, and white abstract contemporary circular painting by Houston, TX artist David Hardaker. Signed, titled, and dated by the artist on the reverse.
Artist Statement: ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Gavin Rain Paintings
Materials
Enamel
Portrait of a Woman in the Style of Modigliani in Acrylic (Blue Background)
Located in Soquel, CA
Portrait of a Woman in the Style of Modigliani in Acrylic (Blue Background)
Portrait of a woman in the style of Amedeo Modigliani by an unknown artist (20th century). The woman has ...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Gavin Rain Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic, Illustration Board
$440 Sale Price
20% Off
H 14 in W 11 in D 0.25 in
"Ronald" Contemporary Abstract Blue and Orange Concentric Circle Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Blue and orange abstract contemporary circular painting by Houston, TX artist David Hardaker. Signed, titled, and dated by the artist on the reverse.
Artist Statement: The work is ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Gavin Rain Paintings
Materials
Enamel
Puzzle #119: Pastel Pink and Grey Geometric Abstract Wall Sculpture in Wood
By David E. Peterson
Located in Dallas, TX
David E. Peterson – Puzzle #119 (2022)
Acrylic, Birch wood, Art Resin 32 x 13 x 3 inches
Dynamic, architectural, and deeply textural, "Puzzle #119" by David E. Peterson seamlessly...
Category
2010s Contemporary Gavin Rain Paintings
Materials
Resin, Wood, Acrylic, Birch
$3,040 Sale Price
20% Off
H 32 in W 13 in D 3 in
Georgian Contemporary Art by Nino Tolomashvili - Portraits
Located in Paris, IDF
Acrylic on canvas
Nino Tolomashvili is a Georgian painter born in 2003 who lives and works in Tbilisi, Georgia. After completing her schooling, she pursued her studies at the Tbilis...
Category
2010s Contemporary Gavin Rain Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
$1,600
H 43.31 in W 43.31 in D 1.58 in
Italian Contemporary Art by Uma Haime - Painting for a Better Future Regression
Located in Paris, IDF
Acrylic on canvas
Uma Haime is an Italian artist born in 1984 who lives and works in Prague, Czech Republic. Uma Haime's art is a fusion of Mediterranean influences, linguistic nuan...
Category
2010s Contemporary Gavin Rain Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
$450
H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 0.79 in
Portrait of a Woman with Red Hair in the Style of Modigliani (Green Background)
Located in Soquel, CA
Portrait of a Woman with Red Hair in the Style of Modigliani (Green Background)
Portrait of a woman in the style of Amedeo Modigliani by an unknown artist (20th century). The woman...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Gavin Rain Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic, Illustration Board
$440 Sale Price
20% Off
H 14 in W 11 in D 0.25 in
"Cash Machine" Contemporary Blue, Aqua, & White Concentric Circle Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Blue, aqua, and white abstract contemporary circular painting by Houston, TX artist David Hardaker. Signed, titled, and dated by the artist on the reverse.
Artist Statement: The wo...
Category
2010s Contemporary Gavin Rain Paintings
Materials
Enamel
Previously Available Items
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...
Category
2010s Contemporary Gavin Rain Paintings
Materials
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:...
Category
2010s Contemporary Gavin Rain Paintings
Materials
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 ...
Category
2010s Pointillist Gavin Rain Paintings
Materials
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...
Category
2010s Pointillist Gavin Rain Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Gavin Rain Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Gavin Rain Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Gavin Rain paintings for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a wide variety of authentic Gavin Rain paintings available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Gavin Rain in acrylic paint, canvas, fabric and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 21st century and contemporary and is mostly associated with the abstract style. Not every interior allows for large Gavin Rain paintings, so small editions measuring 48 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Heather Farrell, Claudy Jongstra, and Bette Ridgeway. Gavin Rain paintings prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $18,863 and tops out at $25,000, while the average work can sell for $23,478.