Mark Boshoff - "Your Heart Is Mine"

Your Heart Is Mine
Oil on Canvas, US$ 480

Your Heart Is Mine

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Details

Oil on Canvas
Oil on stretched canvas

W: 1020mm x H: 765mm x D: 40mm
W: 40" x H: 30" x D: 2"

Approx. Weight: 0.7kg

This work is unframed

Price

US$ 480

Scale

About "Your Heart Is Mine"

"Your Heart Is Mine" by Mark Boshoff is a luminous and emotionally charged portrayal of romantic possession and vulnerability, steeped in symbolic depth. Set against a radiant ocean sunset, two entwined figures stand on a balcony - his bare torso marked with a Sacred Heart tattoo, her arms wrapped around him in a gesture of both tenderness and claim, her hand clutching at his heart. The tattoo evokes Christian iconography, referencing the desire for Christ's love and the reciprocal offering of one's heart in devotion.

Each balustrade is crowned with a replica of Chacmool, the messenger of the Aztec gods, who received the still-beating hearts of human sacrifices - echoing the ancient declaration: "Your heart is mine." This convergence of religious, archaeological, and relational symbolism infuses the scene with layered meaning.

The ornate balustrade and decorative statues frame the composition with classical elegance, while the etched phrase--'YOUR HEART IS MINE'--anchors the painting in emotional and mythic intensity. Boshoff's mastery of light, anatomy, and psychological nuance transforms this moment into a timeless tableau of longing, surrender, and the quiet tension between intimacy and control. The surreal beauty of the setting amplifies its resonance, making this piece a compelling acquisition for collectors drawn to narrative-rich romantic symbolism.

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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