The figure turning as he leaves — that last glance over the shoulder that can mean a dozen different things depending on what came before it. Gavin Dobson's The Last...
The figure turning as he leaves — that last glance over the shoulder that can mean a dozen different things depending on what came before it. Gavin Dobson's The Last Look uses gestural brushwork and a restrained palette of blues and greys to capture that moment: the fleeting expression frozen, the sense of distance already present in the palette before the figure has fully gone.
The existing description for this piece mentions Edvard Munch in its quiet storytelling, and there is something in the emotional transparency of the painting — the way feeling is present in the paint's behaviour rather than encoded in the image — that shares that lineage. Oil on stretched canvas, a significant piece in Dobson's catalogue at £1,250; our guide to investing in original art is worth reading. Signed. £1,250.
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.
