I’ve always thought every bed deserves a headboard. They come in all shapes, materials and styles, so when I had some spare pine wood, I decided to make one for my own existing bed.

The refurbished pine forms a simple, functional structure, while the front becomes a canvas for two painted male figures caught in an erotic and curious pose. I wanted the contrast between the practical furniture and the intimate artwork to feel unexpected.

The figures are painted in black and white acrylic using fast, rough line work. I particularly enjoy the energy and imperfection of this technique—it feels spontaneous and expressive, and is a direction I’d love to explore further in future work.

Pieces like this are part of what I enjoy most: taking something functional and giving it a little more personality, curiosity and character.