Mark Boshoff - "Through the Glass"

Through the Glass
Oil on Canvas, US$ 288

Through the Glass

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Details

Oil on Canvas
Multiple oil glazes on canvas board

W: 555mm x H: 710mm x D: 3mm
W: 22" x H: 28" x D:

Approx. Weight: 1.5kg

This work is unframed

Price

US$ 288

Scale

About "Through the Glass"

"Through the Glass" by Mark Boshoff is a bold and imaginative reimagining of one of art history's most iconic figures. Drawing inspiration from Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa, Boshoff transforms the familiar into something intimate and surreal. The woman presses her hands against an invisible surface, as if reaching out from within the painting itself--her gesture both confrontational and tender. The vivid sunset sky and jagged mountains behind her echo the original landscape but are rendered with heightened emotion and dreamlike intensity. This piece blurs the boundary between viewer and subject, past and present, inviting us to consider what lies beyond the canvas. It's a masterful fusion of classical homage and contemporary storytelling."

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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