Mark Boshoff - "Against the Current"

Against the Current
Oil, US$ 144

Against the Current

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Details

Oil
Oil on board

W: 400mm x H: 610mm x D: 3mm
W: 16" x H: 24" x D:

Approx. Weight: 1kg

This work is unframed

Price

US$ 144

Scale

About "Against the Current"

In "Against the Current," Mark captures the raw energy of a sailboat battling wind and wave, set against the backdrop of a coastal town brimming with memory and promise. With bold strokes and a palette of vibrant blues, this seascape evokes the tension between chaos and control, movement and stillness. The tilted sails and dynamic sky speak to resilience, while the birds overhead hint at freedom and direction. This work is a tribute to the human spirit--undaunted, determined, and always in motion. A must-have for collectors who seek art that tells a story and stirs the soul.

Mark Boshoff

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About Mark

I'm inspired by the play of light - how it reveals emotion in landscapes, figures, and fleeting moments. My work blends realism with symbolism, using layered brushwork, glazes, and mark-making to explore themes of solitude, transformation, and connection. I draw from history, mythology, and personal experience to create visual narratives that resonate across time and culture.

Whether painting a storm-lit tree, a mythic embrace, or a dancer caught mid-leap, I aim to evoke feeling and reflection. My art is a declaration of what moves me--and an invitation for others to find meaning in the tension between beauty and vulnerability.

As an artist based in South Africa, I'm inspired by the richness of our landscapes and the complexity of our stories. I approach each canvas with both sensitivity and intent, aiming to create work that resonates across cultures and contexts. My goal is to connect - to offer viewers a moment of reflection, recognition, or emotional clarity.

Art, for me, is not decoration -- it's declaration. It's a way of saying: "This mattered. This moved me. This might move you too."

Price Range

US$ 52-480

Education

B. Compt (Hons) CA(SA)

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