Mark Boshoff - "Hands at Rest"

Hands at Rest
Oil on Board, US$ 241

Hands at Rest

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Details

Oil on Board
Oil on hardboard

W: 610mm x H: 900mm x D: 3mm
W: 24" x H: 35" x D:

Approx. Weight: 1.5kg

This work is unframed

Price

US$ 241

Scale

About "Hands at Rest"

"Hands at Rest" by Mark Boshoff is a striking portrait of quiet introspection. A man sits on a wooden crate, his posture relaxed yet thoughtful as if caught between labour and reflection. The textured wall behind him, with its warm yellow tones and subtle cracks, adds a sense of time and place, while the draped cloth and tiled floor suggest a moment staged yet deeply human. Boshoff's attention to detail - creased fabric, worn shoes, and the weight of the figure's stance -imbues the scene with emotional depth. This painting is a tribute to the dignity of pause, the beauty of stillness, and the stories held in everyday gestures."

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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