Razor Blades

Paul Sharits, 1965-68, USA, 25 mins, 2-screens, 16mm

‘In Razor Blades, Paul Sharits consciously challenges our eyes, ears and minds to withstand a barrage of high powered and often contradictory stimuli. In a careful juxtaposition and fusion of these elements on different parts of our being, usually occurring simultaneously, we feel at times hypnotised and re-educated by some potent and mysterious force.’ (David Beinstock, Whitney Museum)