Hardwired (2021) by Rebecca Ackroyd is a work rendered in gouache and soft pastel on Somerset satin paper, combining the opacity of paint with the velvety texture of pastel to create a layered and tactile surface. Ackroyd's work often explores themes of the body, psychological tension, and domestic space, with forms that suggest both familiarity and unease. The smooth, luminous quality of the Somerset satin paper provides a refined ground that allows the materials to interact with a striking sense of depth and intimacy.