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Gavin Rain Figurative 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
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 Figurative Paintings

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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 Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Gavin Rain Figurative Paintings

Materials

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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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Gavin Rain Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

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Find a wide variety of authentic Gavin Rain figurative 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 figurative paintings, so small editions measuring 48 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of David Mellen, Tadeo Zavaleta, and Yari Ostovany. Gavin Rain figurative 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.