Mark Boshoff - "First Light"

First Light
Oil on Canvas, US$ 192

First Light

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Details

Oil on Canvas
Textured brushwork, control of light

W: 410mm x H: 590mm x D: 15mm
W: 16" x H: 23" x D: 1"

Approx. Weight: 0.6kg

This work is unframed

Price

US$ 192

Scale

About "First Light"

"First Light" by Mark Boshoff is a luminous meditation on the fleeting beauty of dawn. The painting captures a serene beach scene as the sun rises above the horizon, casting golden and amber hues across the sky and water. Gentle waves roll in from the right, their white foam contrasting against the deepening blues, while the wet sand mirrors the sky's brilliance in a quiet act of reflection. Boshoff's textured brushwork and masterful control of light evoke a sense of calm and reverence, inviting viewers to pause and absorb the moment between day and night. This work is a celebration of nature's rhythm--where colour, motion, and silence converge."

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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