Razor Dance 

Scott Fraser's "Razor Dance" is rendered in oil paint, an unlikely medium for such an uncanny pairing of objects. The smoothness of the background contrasts starkly with the sharp, metallic razor blade. Its precision-engineered edge, a product of industrial processes, seems worlds apart from the brightly colored toy monkey. The monkey, likely made of molded plastic, is a mass-produced object, designed for playful distraction. Here, the artist positions these objects in a potentially dangerous arrangement. One is a symbol of carefree innocence, the other, a tool of precision and potential harm. The painting's meticulous realism invites a sense of unease. Fraser challenges our perception of value by elevating everyday objects through traditional artistic techniques. By focusing on the materiality and the social context, "Razor Dance" invites us to reflect on the relationship between labor, play, and the unsettling realities of modern life.