© Lover Boat

A red boat occupies the centre of this composition, its passengers rendered in warm ochre tones against a landscape of muted greens and yellows. The vessel sits upon gently reflective water, whilst surrounding vegetation—reeds, distant trees and shrubland—creates a sense of intimate riverside or wetland setting. Gericke’s acrylic technique builds form through loose, gestural brushwork, allowing the warm golden light of the sky to suffuse the entire scene. His work demonstrates the painterly approach developed through his engagement with South African artists including Wessel Marais and Isabel le Roux.