GAVIN DOBSON
PAINTER | PRINT MAKER
Originally from the North East of England, Gavin Dobson graduated in Fine Art in 2000 and has been building his profile and portfolio as an artist specialising in painting and screen printing, often combining the two, which helps communicate his chosen narrative. He uses both vivid colours and expressive strokes to create engaging and lively pieces.
His recent abstract series ‘Landscapes of the Mind’ used the fluidity and movement of the paint to convey how an environment can affect one's state of thinking. For the past three years, Gavin has been a member of London's Print Club. This serves as a great creative work space and a hub to maintain and expand connections with other artists as well as experiment with techniques and push the boundaries of what screenprints can be. He was one of twenty artists chosen to create and exhibit at Somerset House as part of their Summer Screen Season with Film 4. Gavin's screenprints often depict colourful, nostalgic images, they are iconic designs which are both humorous ornamentation and invite an opening for conversation. He has a background in graphic novels and his illustrations have been featured in many organisations, including editorial artwork for 'Gay Times' and book cover designs for Bloomsbury. Bridgeman Images recently licensed his commercial artwork and he has exhibited with them twice. Gavin's ongoing dedication has led to various interviews surrounding his work and being featured in 'The Times' by the art critic Nancy Durrant as part of her 'Great Art Gift Guide'.
Originally from the North East of England, Gavin Dobson graduated in Fine Art in 2000 and has been building his profile and portfolio as an artist specialising in painting and screen printing, often combining the two, which helps communicate his chosen narrative. He uses both vivid colours and expressive strokes to create engaging and lively pieces.
Original Oil On Board, Framed In Unglazed White Wood
Size: 64cm x 64cm x 5.5cm
Originally from the North East of England, Gavin Dobson graduated in Fine Art in 2000 and has been building his profile and portfolio as an artist specialising in painting and screen printing, often combining the two, which helps communicate his chosen narrative. He uses both vivid colours and expressive strokes to create engaging and lively pieces.
Original Oil On Board, Framed In Unglazed White Wood
Size: 29cm x 34cm x 3cm
Originally from the North East of England, Gavin Dobson graduated in Fine Art in 2000 and has been building his profile and portfolio as an artist specialising in painting and screen printing, often combining the two, which helps communicate his chosen narrative. He uses both vivid colours and expressive strokes to create engaging and lively pieces.
Original Oil On Board, Framed In Unglazed White Wood
Size: 29cm x 34cm x 3cm
Originally from the North East of England, Gavin Dobson graduated in Fine Art in 2000 and has been building his profile and portfolio as an artist specialising in painting and screen printing, often combining the two, which helps communicate his chosen narrative. He uses both vivid colours and expressive strokes to create engaging and lively pieces.
Original Oil On Board, Framed In Unglazed White Wood
Size: 29cm x 34cm x 3cm
Originally from the North East of England, Gavin Dobson graduated in Fine Art in 2000 and has been building his profile and portfolio as an artist specialising in painting and screen printing, often combining the two, which helps communicate his chosen narrative. He uses both vivid colours and expressive strokes to create engaging and lively pieces.
Original Oil On Board, Framed In Unglazed White Wood
Size: 29cm x 34cm x 3cm
Raw and beautiful. This painting is bold and luminous, exploring both the strength and vulnerability of the male physique. Part of the collection Unfolding Environments
'Queer living is ever evolving. Where once we were hidden due to both legal discrimination and historical prejudices, over the last several years queer people are able to live a more open and varied life. Whilst still far from equal for so many these steps forward are promising.
This collection embraces modern gay living. Relationships in settings which for so long were not easily attained. To be gay in a shared living space amongst your own shared possessions - items which were almost alien.
As the original SUNBURN was exhibited and sold at the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition 2025, this limited-edition giclée has been created to allow the work to be experienced beyond the gallery space. Each print is made to order, allowing time for careful production and ensuring the quality of the final piece.
SUNBURN explores the theme of dialogue through the male form, focusing on the body’s response to its environment. A simple background keeps the viewer’s attention on the subject, highlighting both physical exposure and emotional vulnerability. Subtle references to climate change run through the work, reminding us of the fragility humans often overlook until it is impossible to ignore. At once beautiful and raw, SUNBURN reflects the artist’s ongoing practice of examining the strength and delicacy of the male form.
Signed & Numbered Limited Edition of 250
Paper Size: 42cm x 50cm
Image Size: 32cm x 40cm (5cm border)
Hahnemühle German Etching 310gsm