Mark Boshoff - "Penelope Pelican Sets Off"

Penelope Pelican Sets Off
Oil on Canvas, US$ 145

Penelope Pelican Sets Off

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Details

Oil on Canvas
Oil paint on oil canvas

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$ 145

Scale

About "Penelope Pelican Sets Off"

The clumsy pelican worked hard to get airborne but once up and at speed the bird transformed into elegance. We dubbed her "Penelope" and imagined we could recognise her from the other birds - pure arrogance of course. We become fond of Penny and bid her a fond farewell on our departure as we set off for home.

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$ 52-482

Education

B. Compt (Hons) CA(SA)

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