The Brush Returns marks a turning point in Shackleton’s practice. After nearly 15 years of working without brushes on canvas, she has allowed herself to pick one up again. What began as a self-imposed challenge to embrace gravity evolved into an internationally recognized technique. Yet over time, that recognition also became a creative restriction.

Returning to the brush feels risky, vulnerable, and exciting all at once. This new body of work is about letting go of old rules and allowing her technique to evolve—bringing brushes and drips together to bring nature back into the city.