Mark Boshoff - "Web of Intent"

Web of Intent
Oil on Canvas, US$ 288

Web of Intent

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Details

Oil on Canvas
Oil on stretched canvas

W: 765mm x H: 1020mm x D: 35mm
W: 30" x H: 40" x D: 1"

Approx. Weight: 0.6kg

This work is unframed

Price

US$ 288

Scale

About "Web of Intent"

"Web of Intent" by Mark Boshoff is a provocative exploration of psychological tension and symbolic entrapment. A woman suspended in a sprawling spider web reaches toward a bed below, her gaze intense and deliberate. Beneath her, a bound man stands in quiet surrender, his posture evoking vulnerability and emotional weight. The interplay of figures, textures, and spatial layers creates a charged atmosphere--where seduction, control, and introspection collide. Boshoff's use of surreal elements and dramatic composition invites viewers to confront themes of dominance, desire, and the fragile threads that bind human connection. This painting is both visually arresting and narratively rich, offering a bold statement on the complexity of relational power."

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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