SHARP EDGES, March 2026

An everyday item, but with a sinister side. I use scissors all the time. Most of ours at home are a bit blunt and a bit broken. This pair belonged to my grandmother: they are pristine and cut beautifully, decades after she bought them.

I am inspired by an artist called Harrison Halaska, who paints still lifes into corners. I love the way his corners hold the subject in space. I asked him about his work and he told me, among other things, if you like something, take it. So, I cut open a cardboard box with my grandmother's scissors, placed the scissors in the corner and painted them, blades open. This is my first corner painting. I wanted to have a go at painting sharpness.

Acrylic on Stone Paper, 29 × 21 cm