The gesture of reaching is one of the most legible in the human body — the shift of weight, the extension of the arm, the turn of the shoulder that...
The gesture of reaching is one of the most legible in the human body — the shift of weight, the extension of the arm, the turn of the shoulder that says there is something over there that isn't yet in hand. Gavin Dobson's figure turning toward something beyond reach carries that gesture in the paint with the loose expressiveness that characterises his figurative work.
Shown in Print Club London's Originals exhibition, Reaching sits in Dobson's sustained engagement with the male body in states of longing, movement and aspiration. The oil on board gives it the texture and warmth of a surface that has taken paint before, and the natural wood frame finishes the piece ready to hang. 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.
