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Mixed Media
20 x 20 cm
Kokoro No Kaito
R12,000 (Excl. VAT)
R13,800 (Incl. VAT)
Artist:J.C Bölke
Mixed Media
20 x 20 cm
Within South Africa we courier your artwork to your door - the shipping cost will show at the checkout. When shipping art internationally, two primary options are commonly considered: crated and rolled. Crating involves securely packaging the artwork in a custom-built crate, providing maximum protection against physical damage but often resulting in higher shipping costs due to size and weight. We will be in touch regarding the best options for you. Virtual hanging of art is an innovative service we offer that allows art enthusiasts and collectors to visualize how artworks will appear in their desired spaces before making a purchase. We digitally place the selected artworks on your walls, in the correct scale to achieve the desired aesthetic. This service not only helps in making informed decisions but also enhances the overall art-buying experience, providing a realistic preview of the final result and ensuring that the chosen artworks harmonize with the surrounding decor. Please contact us to make use of this service!
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On the other hand, rolling art involves taking stretched paintings off the frame, carefully wrapping the artwork and placing it in a protective tube. This method is more cost-effective and suitable for flexible pieces.
Choosing between crating and rolling depends on the specific artwork's size, fragility, and budget, as well as the destination's shipping requirements and regulations.
Virtual Hanging
J.C Bölke
J.C. Bölke
J. C. Bölke is a South African visual artist whose practice explores the intersections of gender, identity, and emotional expression through the medium of embroidery and mixed media. Originally from Pretoria, Bölke holds a B-Tech degree in Fine and Applied Arts (2015) and a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (2016). His creative journey has been shaped by his experiences teaching visual arts in South Africa, Kuwait, and China, as well as by his active participation in numerous group
exhibitions both locally and abroad.
Bölke’s artistic approach is characterised by his distinctive use of embroidery thread, a traditionally domestic and feminine medium, reimagined through a contemporary and deeply personal lens. Through this unexpected choice of material, he challenges preconceived notions of masculinity and femininity, weaving narratives that often engage with themes of sexuality and vulnerability. His creative process is meditative, using colour and texture to convey complex emotional landscapes in his portraiture.
Since returning to Cape Town to focus on his art fulltime, J. C. Bölke has exhibited extensively. His work has garnered critical recognition, including a Top 4 finalist placement with a ‘Highly Recommended’ Artist Certificate in the 2024 VULEKA Art Competition and a feature and interview in Germany’s Juturna Male Art Magazine in 2025. Bölke continues to develop his practice while sharing his passion for the arts through teaching and workshops.
J.C. Bölke’s work is currently on display at The Artists Gallery in Cape Town.
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