A close-up of an art assemblage with Wahl clipper blades that look rusty.
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Cut It Out (2026)

ByRay Bernoff

Paper, clipper and razor blades, and acrylic on canvas

I have a strong drive toward thrift, toward saving money, preventing waste, and minimizing environmental impact. I started cutting my own hair in 2011 and taught myself to shave with safety razors, the most economical option, when I went on testosterone in 2014. I never know whether I’m practicing a noble asceticism or treating myself as though I have no value. Using waste from my hair trimming habits, I made Cut It Out to explore this ambivalence.

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A square, gridlike composition of Wahl clipper blades and mixed brands of double-sided razor blades on a background of clipper instructions and razor blade wrappers. Rustlike orange paint mars the grid.
Cut It Out
Ray Bernoff Cut It Out art piece detail - fake rust on clipper blades
Ray Bernoff Cut It Out art piece detail - fake rust on razor blades and a red edge on the canvas

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