Osiris Rain

Osiris Rain is an international muralist and post-contemporary figurative painter who was formally trained at the Angel Academy of Art in Florence, Italy, and apprenticed under master painter Odd Nerdrum in Stavern, Norway. He is the founder of Osiris Rain Studios, Can Jam CLT Mural Festival, and The North Carolina Academy of Art. He has been featured in publications such as Fine Art Connoisseur, Southwest Art Magazine, Juxtapoz Magazine, The Huffington Post, and more. His murals and paintings are featured in numerous private and public collections including the European Museum of Modern Art in Barcelona, Spain, and the National Portrait Gallery in London, United Kingdom.

Artist Statement

My work is focused on the exploration of personal and universal mythology. I strive to create an expressive momentum that captures a deep inner emotion, which can be both beautiful and mysterious in nature. Through my artwork, I hope to bring to light hidden layers of truth about our collective experience by combining abstract forms with figurative images. My goal is to transport viewers into new realms of imagination and wonder—where we can contemplate our fundamental relationship with the natural world and beyond. By reimagining traditional symbols and archetypes, I aim to provide an opportunity for reflection on these timeless themes within chaotic contemporary culture. In my practice, I seek out connections between disparate elements to spark dialogue around ideas of transformation—from turmoil to harmony—in our shared journey of life. – Osiris Rain