If you live in South Africa, you have probably noticed that Gavin Rain was selected as this year’s campaign artist for the annual Oppikoppi – the biggest music festival in SA. (http://www.oppikoppi.co.za)

Related to this, Rolling Stone Magazine has published an online interview with Gavin which you can read here: http://www.rollingstone.co.za/musicrev/item/1262-exclusive-oppikoppi-competition-qaa-gavin-rain
The real news, however, is that they are giving away a painting donated by Gavin Rain to celebrate the occasion, so read the article, answer a few easy questions and… who knows…? Maybe today is your day.

Also, Rain’s latest release from his studio, a portrait of Marilyn Monroe done in his pointillist style, can be viewed here: http://www.worldart.co.za/artists/gavin-rain/

The painting is currently on display at the Worldart gallery in Cape Town.