(c) Boats

A harbour scene animated by four fishing boats moored in shallow water, their hulls rendered in vivid red, green, blue and white. Behind them stand weathered harbour buildings under a luminous sky streaked with golden and grey clouds. Gericke employs acrylic on board with confident brushwork, capturing both the solidity of the vessels and the atmospheric effects of light on water. The composition balances the geometric forms of the boats against the softer architecture beyond, creating a sense of quiet maritime activity. His work here reflects the coastal South African settings that have long informed his artistic vision.