Rain in Dobson's palette-board paintings has a particular quality — the white of the rain falling through marks that were already on the board from colour-mixing sessions, the chance patterns...
Rain in Dobson's palette-board paintings has a particular quality — the white of the rain falling through marks that were already on the board from colour-mixing sessions, the chance patterns of the palette stage suggesting the scatter of precipitation without having been planned to do so.
Gavin Dobson's Palettes series is built around the premise that the unconscious marks made during preparation are worth attention in their own right. The boards absorb colour from multiple sessions of pre-mixing before he works into them, so the final piece carries a history that the intentional marks alone don't — layers of prior use visible in the texture and the ground. Oil on canvas board, worked into to find the narrative of the title, framed in a wooden tray frame, signed. £450.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Gavin Dobson
Gavin Dobson is a painter based in London, known for his vibrant and expressive artworks that often explore themes of identity, sexuality, and personal experience.
His work is characterised by bold colours, dynamic compositions, and a mix of abstract and figurative elements. Gavin frequently draws inspiration from his own life and the broader LGBTQ+ community, creating pieces that resonate with themes of love, desire, and the human form.
Gavin’s work has been exhibited in various galleries across the UK and internationally. Selected exhibitions include at Sotheby’s, Christie’s and Drewatts Auction Houses, ING Discerning Eye at The Mall Galleries, Film Four at Somerset House, and A celebration of Contemporary British Painting at The Bermondey Project Space.
In 2024, Gavin was handpicked by Brookfield Properties as their Pride Artist of the Year.
