District 6

A linocut depicting an atmospheric street scene with buildings receding into depth, their architectural forms rendered through bold linear marks and rhythmic cross-hatching. Figures populate the narrow urban thoroughfare, their simplified forms integrated into the composition’s geometric structure. The medium’s inherent contrast between black and white creates dramatic chiaroscuro, whilst the precise cutting technique produces crisp, deliberate marks that convey both intimacy and social documentation. Boonzaier’s engagement with printmaking represents an important dimension of his artistic practice alongside his better-known work in painting.