'Field Notes: Merops Apiaster' - Sannette Boshoff

Dimensions: 40 x 51 cm (15.75 x 20.1 inches)

Medium: Mixed Media on canvas

'Field Notes: Merops Apiaster' is an expressive mixed-media study of the European Bee-eater, a bird celebrated for its kaleidoscope of plumage. Measuring 40 cm (Height) x 51 cm (Width), the work sits on a heavily textured canvas base of warm terracotta and dusty rose, evoking the sun-drenched environments these migratory birds frequent.

The composition features three Bee-eaters rendered in brilliant turquoise, gold, and cinnamon acrylics, with one captured in a dramatic banking flight that showcases the intricate feather patterns of its underwings. Like other works in Boshoff’s 'Field Notes' series, this piece incorporates tactile elements including corrugated cardboard, collaged snippets of text, and delicate charcoal scribbles that mimic a naturalist’s hurried observations in the wild.

By combining the scientific rigour of a species study with the raw, layered energy of contemporary mixed media, Boshoff creates a piece that feels both archival and alive. It is a sophisticated choice for collectors of South African wildlife art who appreciate a move away from traditional realism toward a more textured, narrative-driven aesthetic.

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