Mark Boshoff - "Encroaching Man "

Encroaching Man
Oil on Canvas, US$ 144
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Encroaching Man

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Details

Oil on Canvas
Oil on oil paper

W: 600mm x H: 420mm x D: 1mm
W: 24" x H: 17" x D:

Approx. Weight: 0.1kg

This work is unframed

Price

US$ 144 SOLD

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About "Encroaching Man "

Mankind encroaches on nature looking for housing, minerals, natural bounty while polluting the environment. Here that encroachment is symbolised by the inexorable march of the power pylons across the canvas; the never-ending demand on nature is seen in the circular flight of the flamingo's; while the shrinking environment is seen in the reduced body of water the birds call home. A single Protea bloom looks on at the threatened biome while a sky darkens with blood.

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$ 52-481

Education

B. Compt (Hons) CA(SA)

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