Mark Boshoff - "Stillness in Blue"

Stillness in Blue
Oil on Canvas, US$ 98

Stillness in Blue

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Details

Oil on Canvas
Textured brushwork, palette of blue and green

W: 295mm x H: 300mm x D: 15mm
W: 12" x H: 12" x D: 1"

Approx. Weight: 0.5kg

This work is unframed

Price

US$ 98

Scale

About "Stillness in Blue"

"Stillness in Blue" by Mark Boshoff is a vivid celebration of nature's quiet intricacy. The dragonfly, rendered with striking realism and shimmering blue tones, rests delicately on a pale tree branch, its translucent wings catching hints of green and light. Surrounding it, a lush backdrop of foliage and interwoven branches creates a layered forest scene that feels both intimate and expansive. Boshoff's textured brushwork and attention to biological detail evoke a sense of reverence for the natural world, inviting viewers to pause and observe the beauty often missed in motion. This painting is a tribute to stillness, balance, and the quiet drama of life in the canopy."

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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