Miner

A portrait of a miner rendered in bold, expressionistic lines that emphasise the weathered contours of the subject’s face. The figure wears a wide-brimmed hat, its brim depicted with dynamic hatching that radiates outward. The composition employs high contrast between deep black and white, creating a visceral immediacy. The technique is characteristically direct and unadorned, reflecting Boonzaier’s commitment to figurative subjects and his engagement with South African social realities through his artistic practice.