The night as a different kind of space for the body — looser, less visible, operating under different social rules than daytime. Gavin Dobson's Night Twink uses his loose oil-on-board...
The night as a different kind of space for the body — looser, less visible, operating under different social rules than daytime. Gavin Dobson's Night Twink uses his loose oil-on-board approach to place a figure in that nocturnal quality, the paint carrying the lowered contrast and heightened atmosphere of nighttime observation.
The word in the title is specific to a particular type within queer culture — younger, leaner, moving through the night with a particular ease — and Dobson's use of it is characteristic of his wider practice: naming things from within queer experience rather than translating them for an outside audience. Oil on board, 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.
