Mark Boshoff - "Stillness in Motion"

Stillness in Motion
Oil on Board, US$ 240

Stillness in Motion

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Oil on Board
Oil on hardboard, moody blend of blue, grey, and earthy tones

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$ 240

Scale

About "Stillness in Motion"

Stillness in Motion" by Mark Boshoff is a contemplative portrait that fuses anatomical precision with emotional depth. A solitary figure sits barefoot on a textured terrain, dressed in soft blue hues that echo the swirling abstract background. The posture--one leg bent, one extended, arms relaxed--suggests a moment of introspection, caught between tension and release. The backdrop, a moody blend of blue, grey, and earthy tones, evokes a dreamlike space where thought and emotion converge. Boshoff's brushwork balances realism with expressive abstraction, inviting viewers to interpret the figure's inner world. This painting is a quiet yet powerful meditation on presence, vulnerability, and the landscapes we carry within."

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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