Mark Boshoff - "Dream Big"

Dream Big
Oil on Board, US$ 240

Dream Big

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Details

Oil on Board
Oil on hardboard

W: 700mm x H: 425mm x D: 3mm
W: 28" x H: 17" x D:

Approx. Weight: 1.5kg

This work is unframed

Price

US$ 240

Scale

About "Dream Big"

"Dream Big" by Mark Boshoff is a vibrant and thought-provoking portrait of youthful ambition and creative defiance. A young figure reclines in front of a graffiti-covered wall, the bold message "DREAM BIG" exploding in a gradient of colour across the bricks. Spray cans scattered nearby suggest the artist's hand in shaping the scene, while the relaxed pose and expressive backdrop evoke a moment of reflection, rebellion, and hope. Boshoff's blending of figurative realism with urban symbolism creates a compelling dialogue between personal identity and public expression. This painting is a tribute to the transformative power of art--where walls become canvases and dreams are etched in colour."

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$ 52-481

Education

B. Compt (Hons) CA(SA)

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