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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.

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Artist: Gavin Rain
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 Paintings

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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

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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 Paintings

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

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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.