Lions head to Signal Hill from Windmere Cape 

Gregoire Boonzaier painted 'Lions head to Signal Hill from Windmere Cape' using oil paint. Boonzaier was a South African artist known for his social realism, who often depicted the lives of ordinary people during the apartheid era. In this landscape, the texture of the paint and the choice of muted colors evoke a sense of the Cape's natural beauty, but also hint at the socio-political environment. The figures appear in groups amongst modest dwellings, likely representing the working-class communities that Boonzaier often portrayed. His focus invites us to consider how identity is tied to place. Boonzaier once said "I have always been drawn to the everyday, the commonplace, and the beauty in simplicity." In this piece, he captures a sense of community and the dignity of working-class life, while also acknowledging the hardships they faced. The emotional depth in Boonzaier's landscapes serves as a subtle commentary on the societal inequities of his time.