Mark Boshoff - "When the Circus Comes to Town"

When the Circus Comes to Town
Oil on Canvas, US$ 144

When the Circus Comes to Town

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Details

Oil on Canvas
Oil on Oil Paper

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$ 144

Scale

About "When the Circus Comes to Town"

Against the colourful backdrop of the circus tent the clown stares at the audience. He is expected to make us laugh despite what may be happening in his life at any given moment. Often his humour is bitter-sweet reflecting his own circumstances but we full better because we laughed out loud forgetting about our situation briefly.

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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