(c) Candle

A figurative composition featuring stylised human forms rendered in acrylic on board with characteristic exuberance and warmth. The work presents intertwined figures alongside botanical elements—notably blue flowers—within a vertically oriented format. The paint is applied with visible gestural energy, creating forms with pronounced contours and overlapping planes. Warm ochres and oranges dominate the palette, counterpointed by deep blues and greens. Though late in Claerhout’s career, this work retains the compassionate observation of human presence that distinguished his practice across multiple media.