Ty Locke
Upcoming exhibition
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b. 1996, Maidstone, UK.
Lives and works in London, UK
Lives and works in London, UK
Ty Locke's work draws inspiration from a multitude of sources, blending both accessibility and humour to explore deeper social commentary. As a queer artist and practicing drag queen, Ty’s work often reflects his experiences in the queer community and the idea of subverting boundaries. He enjoys taking everyday objects and subverting their position and function to create labour-intensive sculptures that imbue mundane objects with personality and tension. Through deeply personal sculptures exploring aspects of his own family and social biography, their pleasing and humorous presentation is juxtaposed with the emotional depth of the topics they explore.
Locke graduated with an MFA in Sculpture from Slade School of Art, London in 2023 and a BA First class from the University of the Creative Arts, Canterbury in 2018. Recent exhibitions include: 'Take a Seat', Bow Arts, London, 2024; 'Intension (the concept of 'dog' encapsulates its 'dogness', Copperfield, London, 2024; 'Fragment I, COMMUNE, Vienna, 2024; ‘Kitchen Sink Drama’ (solo), Copperfield, London, UK, 2023; ‘Annual Sadness’, The Organ Factory, London, UK, 2023; ‘Amber Room’, Matt's Gallery, London, 2023; ‘Unfurnished’, Bomb Factory, London, 2023.
Locke’s work is included in the following collections LAM Museum, Netherlands; Ingar Dragset, Norway; Maarten Baas, Netherlands; Sigrún Davíðsdóttir, UK and he was a recipient of the Platform Graduate Award, Turner Contemporary, Margate, 2018.
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