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    Rizla Rug
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    Rizla Rug, Ty Locke, 2020, Rizla, tobacco, saliva, 170 x 120 m

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    Dad Magnets
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    Dad Magnets, Ty Locke, 2022, fridge freezer, magnets, paper, 183 x 54 x 60 cm

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    Horny Chair Presenting
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    Horny Chair Presenting, Ty Locke, 2022, metal chair, 62 x 60 x 49 cm

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    On The Lash
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    On The Lash, Ty Locke, 2023, fake leather shoes, with fake eye lashes, 32 x 34 x 9 cm

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    Tassled Lamp
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    Tassled Lamp, Ty Locke, 2023, lamp, around 325 m of gold tassel, 80 x 4 x 60 cm

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Ty Locke – MA/MFA/PhD

Based in London

My work draws inspiration from a multitude of sources. My practice blends both accessibility and humor with a formal presentation and often explores deeper social commentary.

As a queer artist and practicing drag queen, my work often reflects my experiences in the queer community and the idea of subverting boundaries. I enjoy taking everyday objects and subverting their position and function to create these often labour-intensive sculptures that imbue mundane objects with personality and tension.

Since moving to London I have started making work that is more consciously and directly about my upbringing in Kent. These more personal sculptures carry a weight to them, and their pleasing and humorous presentation is juxtaposed with the emotional depth of the topics I’m exploring.