Matthew Harris, Paperwork, 2023, ochre, charcoal and acrylic on hessian, 153 × 198 × 2.5 cm, TCG022957

Paperwork is all the useless documents governing our lives, thrown up in despair. The papers include but are not limited to: acts, orders, reports, laws, treaties, claims, constitutions, votes, licences, permits, leases, deeds, bonds, ID, birth certificates, marriage certificates, death certificates, money, bills, taxes, fines, invoices, warnings, receipts, love letters, hate mail, email, kind regards, best wishes, yours sincerely, cheers, thank you, keep up the good work, take care, hope you’re well, have a great day. It’s raining admin, hallelujah, it’s raining admin. —Matthew Harris