Mark Boshoff - "Shoreline Companions"

Shoreline Companions
Oil on Board, US$ 288

Shoreline Companions

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Details

Oil on Board
expressive brushwork

W: 900mm x H: 620mm x D: 3mm
W: 35" x H: 24" x D:

Approx. Weight: 2kg

This work is unframed

Price

US$ 288

Scale

About "Shoreline Companions"

"Shoreline Companions" by Mark Boshoff is a serene coastal meditation, where two small rowboats rest quietly on a sunlit beach. Their white hulls and black stripes echo the simplicity and rhythm of the sea, while the gentle waves and soft blue horizon evoke a sense of timeless calm. In the foreground, patches of green grass and delicate flowering plants add texture and warmth, grounding the scene in natural detail. Boshoff's brushwork blends realism with lyrical softness, capturing the quiet companionship of vessels awaiting their next journey. This painting invites viewers to pause, breathe, and reflect on the beauty of stillness by the sea."

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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