A pond to wish at — the specific kind of still water that makes the viewer inclined to stop and consider something, whether or not there's a coin to hand....
A pond to wish at — the specific kind of still water that makes the viewer inclined to stop and consider something, whether or not there's a coin to hand. Gavin Dobson's Wishing Pond uses contrasting and complementary colours to build the composition, the colour relationships doing the work of establishing both mood and subject simultaneously.
Dobson's figurative work comes directly onto the canvas without a preconceived image — he has aphantasia and cannot visualise the painting before beginning it, which means the figure and the water find their relationship in the process of painting rather than being planned to coexist. Oil on board, framed in a wood 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.
