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
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
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
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
$5,791
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 1.97 in
Love is perfect - William Bakaïmo, 21st Century, Contemporary African Painting
Located in Paris, FR
Acrylic paint on canvas 2019 Signed Unique work The world of William Bakaïmo is a great dreamlike bestiary where humans are not humans, where animals...
Canvas, Acrylic, India Ink
$5,791
H 150 in W 130 in D 5 in
Love secret - William Bakaïmo, 21st Century, Contemporary African Painting
Located in Paris, FR
Acrylic paint on canvas 2019 Signed Unique work The world of William Bakaïmo is a great dreamlike bestiary where humans are not humans, where animals...
Canvas, India Ink, Acrylic
$5,318
H 27.56 in W 27.56 in D 1.97 in
Heavenly scraps Yvan Gradis Contemporary art painting landscape city sky night
By Yvan Gradis
Located in Paris, FR
Acrylic paint on canvas Unique work Hand-signed and dated lower right by the artist
Canvas, Acrylic
$4,136
H 21.26 in W 18.12 in D 1.97 in
Teller of the four seasons yvan Gradis Contemporary art painting colour life
By Yvan Gradis
Located in Paris, FR
Acrylic paint on canvas Unique work Hand-signed and dated lower right by the artist
Canvas, Acrylic
$4,609
H 35.83 in W 48.04 in
The apocalypse - Anick Langelier, 21st Century, Contemporary Figurative painting
By Anick Langelier
Located in Paris, FR
Acrylic paint on canvas Signed lower right Unique work
Canvas, Acrylic
$4,609
H 18.12 in W 24.02 in D 1.97 in
Split lesson Yvan Gradis Contemporary art painting dance humour rain iguana
By Yvan Gradis
Located in Paris, FR
Acrylic paint on canvas Unique work Hand-signed and dated lower right by the artist
Canvas, Acrylic
$4,136
H 15.75 in W 19.69 in D 1.97 in
Chicken brooder Yvan Gradis Contemporary art painting colour humour landscape
By Yvan Gradis
Located in Paris, FR
Acrylic paint on canvas Unique work Hand-signed and dated lower right by the artist
Canvas, Acrylic
$11,227
H 63.78 in W 51.19 in D 1.97 in
Fabulation Joanna Flatau Contemporary art portrait painting colour woman joyful
By Joanna Flatau
Located in Paris, FR
Acrylic paint on canvas Unique work Hand-signed lower right by the artist Joanna Flatau was born in Varsaw, Poland. She graduated from Varsaw History of Arts University and from th...
Canvas, Acrylic
$5,817
H 53.94 in W 39.18 in D 1.97 in
Nude Glodi Kasindi Malumbe Contemporary African art contemporary painting colour
Located in Paris, FR
Acrylic paint on canvas Unique work Hand-signed and dated lower right by the artist Glodi KASINDI MALUMBE was born in 1992 in Kinshasa, in Democratic Republic of Congo. He lives and...
Canvas, Acrylic
$5,318
H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 1.97 in
Pagoda and boubous Yvan Gradis Contemporary art painting colour humour landscape
By Yvan Gradis
Located in Paris, FR
Acrylic paint on canvas Unique work Hand-signed and dated lower right by the artist
Canvas, Acrylic
$7,004
H 63 in W 51.19 in D 1.97 in
Paradigm - Antoine Néron Bancel, 21st Century, Contemporary figurative painting
Located in Paris, FR
Acrylic paint on canvas Signed Unique work Antoine Néron-Bancel is a young French artist of brazilian origins. After studying literature in France, he graduated from The Nîmes Schoo...
Canvas, Acrylic
$5,318
H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 1.97 in
Loreley in Paris Yvan Gradis Contemporary art painting mountain Eiffel tower
By Yvan Gradis
Located in Paris, FR
Acrylic paint on canvas Unique work Hand-signed and dated lower right
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