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Winter's Muse: A Holiday Group Exhibition : Group Exhibition for the Holiday Season

Past exhibition
13 December 2024 - 3 January 2025 Laguna Beach, Palm Desert
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Gavin Rain, Marilyn, RGB, 2024
Gavin Rain, Marilyn, RGB, 2024
Gavin Rain, Marilyn, RGB, 2024
Gavin Rain, Marilyn, RGB, 2024

Gavin Rain South African, b. 1971

Marilyn, RGB, 2024
Acrylic on canvas
39.5 x 39.5"
202408-5482
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  • Marilyn, RGB

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Gavin Rain, a contemporary artist known for his distinctive pointillism technique, presents 'Marilyn,' a mesmerizing portrait of the iconic Marilyn Monroe. Rain's work bridges the gap between the impressionistic methods...
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Gavin Rain, a contemporary artist known for his distinctive pointillism technique, presents "Marilyn," a mesmerizing portrait of the iconic Marilyn Monroe. Rain's work bridges the gap between the impressionistic methods of Georges Seurat and the digital age, utilizing a matrix of colorful circles to form a coherent image when viewed from a distance.

"Marilyn" exemplifies Rain's mastery in blending modern technology with traditional artistic techniques. Up close, the painting appears as a myriad of vibrant, concentric circles, each carefully placed to create a harmonious color composition. From a distance, these individual dots coalesce into the recognizable and expressive visage of Marilyn Monroe, evoking both nostalgia and a contemporary aesthetic.

Rain's use of color and form not only captures the essence of Monroe but also invites viewers to engage with the artwork on multiple levels. The interplay of colors and the illusion of depth created by the layered circles make "Marilyn" a dynamic piece that changes with the viewer's perspective. This duality of perception is a hallmark of Rain's pointillist approach, making his work both a tribute to the past and a statement of modern artistic innovation.
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