Faces and Turkey

Two figures occupy this mixed-media composition: a delicate face rendered in pale tones on the left, and on the right, a robust turkey rendered in bold black strokes and gestural marks. The palette shifts between soft pinks and yellows to stark charcoal blacks, creating dynamic visual tension. Claerhout’s characteristic exaggeration of form and his keen observation of animals encountered in daily life are evident here, whilst the unconventional pairing suggests his inclination towards humorous juxtaposition.