Mark Boshoff - "Sanctuary of Light"

Sanctuary of Light
Oil on Canvas, US$ 144

Sanctuary of Light

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Details

Oil on Canvas
Textured brushwork, Palette of earthy tones

W: 300mm x H: 400mm x D: 15mm
W: 12" x H: 16" x D: 1"

Approx. Weight: 0.5kg

This work is unframed

Price

US$ 144

Scale

About "Sanctuary of Light"

Sanctuary of Light" by M Boshoff invites the viewer into a quiet forest moment where sunlight filters through towering trunks and dances across the foliage below. The artist's use of earthy greens, browns, and golden hues evokes a sense of peace and timelessness, while visible brushstrokes lend texture and movement to the scene. With a masterful balance of realism and painterly expression, Boshoff captures not just the look of the forest, but its emotional resonance -a place of refuge, reflection, and quiet wonder. This work speaks to the restorative power of nature and the beauty found in stillness."

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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