"Sceptic" exemplifies Damien Hirst's characteristic exploration of mortality and scientific inquiry through the combination of traditional printmaking and unconventional materials. The work merges screenprint in colors with a glossy glaze finish applied to Somerset paper, creating a surface tension between the delicate paper substrate and the reflective coating that invites viewers to question the nature of the image beneath. This piece reflects Hirst's broader practice of disrupting conventional aesthetic experiences and challenging perception through material experimentation.