Mark Boshoff - "Gesture of Grace"

Gesture of Grace
Oil on Board, US$ 240

Gesture of Grace

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Details

Oil on Board
Oil on hardboard

W: 605mm x H: 808mm x D: 5mm
W: 24" x H: 32" x D:

Approx. Weight: 1.5kg

This work is unframed

Price

US$ 240

Scale

About "Gesture of Grace"

"Gesture of Grace" by Mark Boshoff is a powerful study in human vulnerability and symbolic gesture. A solitary figure kneels on one leg, arms extended downward, palms open - caught in a moment that feels both devotional and introspective. The red cloth draped around the waist adds a classical echo, while the gradient sky and earthy ground create a timeless, elemental backdrop. Boshoff's mastery of anatomy and light brings the figure to life with sculptural precision, emphasizing musculature and emotional weight. This painting invites viewers to interpret the gesture: is it surrender, offering, or quiet resilience? With its blend of realism and metaphor, the work stands as a compelling meditation on strength, humility, and the human condition."

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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