The man who steals a house

This bronze sculpture presents a contorted human figure in a posture of strained exertion, as though bearing or hauling an invisible weight. The form is compressed and angular, with limbs twisted in muscular tension and the head tilted back in effort. Cast in patinated bronze with areas of deep green and dark oxidation, the work demonstrates Claerhout’s characteristic exaggeration of the human form to convey both physical struggle and psychological intensity. The sculpture sits on a wooden plinth, elevating the figure into contemplative space. Though primarily known for his painterly practice, Claerhout experimented extensively across media, including bronze casting.