He splices together old images and electrifies them into disturbing new life. The artist invites us to his studio to discuss drag shows, depression and David Hockney

If you want to see the very best work of John Stezaker, there’s a problem. Despite exhibiting all around the world, the artist saves his very best works for the walls of his studio in St Leonards-on-Sea.

“They’re there to reassure me: oh yes, I am a good artist,” he says.