{"title":"Carla Bosch","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is an unmistakable sense of joy in the work of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarla Bosch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Bold, expressive and alive with colour, her paintings transform the landscape into something more than a representation of place – they capture the feeling of being there.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBorn in Pretoria, South Africa, Bosch developed an appreciation for colour, light and the natural world from an early age. Although she trained in Interior Design at the Tshwane University of Technology, painting ultimately became her calling. By the late 1990s her work had begun attracting the attention of prominent South African galleries and collectors, establishing the foundations of what would become a successful international career.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBosch is best known for her \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebold contemporary impressionism\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Landscapes, coastal scenes, village streets and everyday moments are interpreted through generous colour, energetic brushwork and richly textured passages of paint. Rather than attempting to reproduce a scene with photographic precision, she distils it – exaggerating colour, simplifying form and allowing light and atmosphere to take centre stage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is this freedom that gives a Carla Bosch painting its distinctive character. Her confident handling of professional acrylics, together with her accomplished use of impasto and palette-knife techniques, creates surfaces that are both tactile and remarkably vibrant. Viewed up close, the work reveals a complex construction of strokes, marks and layers; from a distance, these resolve into luminous, atmospheric scenes filled with movement and emotion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBehind the apparent spontaneity lies considerable technical skill. Bosch has spent decades refining her visual language, painting both \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003een plein air\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and in the studio. Her ability to move beyond literal reference and paint an impression of a place gives the work an authenticity and individuality that has become central to her appeal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHer pedigree is equally compelling. Bosch's paintings have been sought after by galleries and collectors since the early stages of her professional career, with successful solo exhibitions in South Africa and works acquired by collectors internationally. She has also taught and presented workshops to other artists. In 2015, her artistic achievements were recognised in the United States when she was awarded an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEB-1 Extraordinary Ability Green Card\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, after which she established herself in the USA while continuing to build an international following.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday, Carla Bosch's work is instantly recognisable: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003evibrant colour, expressive mark-making and an infectious optimism\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e brought together with the assurance of an experienced painter. Her landscapes do not simply document beautiful places; they celebrate them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor collectors, this combination of technical quality, distinctive style and an established international career makes Bosch an important and enduring name in contemporary South African art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Art Collective is proud to present a selection of original works by Carla Bosch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"carla-bosch-riverside-wharf-cm","title":"Carla Bosch - Boats on the Wharf, 60x30cm","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2\"\u003eCarla Bosch\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"d-flex flex-column flex-sm-row justify-content-between\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-0\"\u003eSouth African 1976 (Record auction price R17 000 in 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLovely modern piece, acrylic on canvas, lovely neat modern frame, 60x30cm image size, in a lovely large double modern frame.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease check out our other great works from this celebrated artist\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Art Collective","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50398110351667,"sku":null,"price":5950.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0895\/6090\/8083\/files\/CarlaBoschArtCollective-Docksideboats_2.jpg?v=1728504754"},{"product_id":"carla-bosch-boats-on-the-wharf-60x30cm-copy","title":"Carla Bosch - Street Scene, 60x30cm","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2\"\u003eCarla Bosch\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"d-flex flex-column flex-sm-row justify-content-between\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-0\"\u003eSouth African 1976 (Record auction price R17 000 in 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLovely modern piece, acrylic on canvas, lovely neat modern frame, 60x30cm image size, in a lovely large double modern frame.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease check out our other great works from this celebrated artist\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Art Collective","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50398166221107,"sku":null,"price":5950.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0895\/6090\/8083\/files\/CarlaBoschArtCollectiveStreetScene_2.jpg?v=1728506284"},{"product_id":"carla-bosch-bushveld-landscape-60x45cm","title":"Carla Bosch - Bushveld Landscape, 60x45cm","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2\"\u003eCarla Bosch\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"d-flex flex-column flex-sm-row justify-content-between\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-0\"\u003eSouth African 1976 (Record auction price R17 000 in 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLovely modern piece, acrylic on canvas, lovely neat modern frame, 60x45cm image size, in a lovely large double modern frame.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease check out our other great works from this celebrated artist\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Art Collective","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50398232314163,"sku":null,"price":6750.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0895\/6090\/8083\/files\/CarlaBoschArtCollectiveSavannahScene_2.jpg?v=1728507350"},{"product_id":"carla-bosch-street-scene-60x30cm-copy","title":"Carla Bosch - Street Scene, 90x30cm","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2\"\u003eCarla Bosch\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"d-flex flex-column flex-sm-row justify-content-between\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-0\"\u003eSouth African 1976 (Record auction price R17 000 in 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLovely modern piece, acrylic on canvas, lovely neat modern frame, 90x30cm image size, in a lovely modern frame. Hugely in demand artist, gallery pricing well over double this. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease check out our other great works from this popular South African artist\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Art Collective","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53679381119283,"sku":null,"price":9950.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0895\/6090\/8083\/files\/CarlaBoschLargePortraitStreetScene30x90-Cropped.jpg?v=1784390358"},{"product_id":"carla-bosch-street-scene-90x30cm-copy","title":"Carla Bosch - Lovely little Country Landscape, 40x30cm","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2\"\u003eCarla Bosch\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"d-flex flex-column flex-sm-row justify-content-between\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-0\"\u003eSouth African 1976 (Record auction price R17 000 in 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLovely modern piece, acrylic on canvas, 40x30cm image size, unframed. Hugely in demand artist, gallery pricing well over double this. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease check out our other great works from this popular South African artist\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Art Collective","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53679485485363,"sku":null,"price":5950.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0895\/6090\/8083\/files\/CarlaBoschColourfulLandscapewithHouse40x30-Cropped.jpg?v=1784392814"},{"product_id":"carla-bosch-lovely-little-country-landscape-40x30cm-copy","title":"Carla Bosch - Lovely Canal Scene, 45x35cm","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2\"\u003eCarla Bosch\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"d-flex flex-column flex-sm-row justify-content-between\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-0\"\u003eSouth African 1976 (Record auction price R17 000 in 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLovely modern piece, acrylic on canvas, 45x35cm image size, unframed. Hugely in demand artist, gallery pricing well over double this. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease check out our other great works from this popular South African artist\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Art Collective","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53679511175475,"sku":null,"price":6250.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0895\/6090\/8083\/files\/CarlaBoschColourfulWaterCanalScene45x35-Cropped.jpg?v=1784393306"},{"product_id":"carla-bosch-lovely-canal-scene-45x35cm-copy","title":"Carla Bosch - Quiet Street Scene, 40x30cm","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2\"\u003eCarla Bosch\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"d-flex flex-column flex-sm-row justify-content-between\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-0\"\u003eSouth African 1976 (Record auction price R17 000 in 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLovely modern piece, acrylic on canvas, 40x30cm image size, neatly framed. Hugely in demand artist, gallery pricing well over double this. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease check out our other great works from this popular South African artist\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Art Collective","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53679514452275,"sku":null,"price":5950.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0895\/6090\/8083\/files\/CarlaBoschStreetScene40x30-Cropped.jpg?v=1784393466"}],"url":"https:\/\/artcollective.co.za\/collections\/carla-bosch.oembed","provider":"The Art Collective ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}