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Behind a God

By Gavin Dobson

To be behind a god — in the shadow of something that holds itself as perfect or untouchable, the view from behind stripping away the face and leaving only the...

To be behind a god — in the shadow of something that holds itself as perfect or untouchable, the view from behind stripping away the face and leaving only the body. Gavin Dobson's figurative oil paintings of the male form consistently deal with the gap between how bodies are mythologised (the ideal, the desired, the powerful) and how they actually are (uncertain, vulnerable, ordinary). The painting is done directly on board, oil applied without a preconceived image — Dobson's aphantasia means the painting finds itself in the process, the figure and its title arriving together rather than one being planned before the other. Oil on board, signed. £450.

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Edition of One off Original |
Signed |
Size: 290 x 290mm |

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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.

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