Several projects came together and were presented in an exhibition in my kitchen. The work in this show parodied everyday conventions, modes of expression and clichés.
Mounted photographs lined the corridor outside, and inside, the fridge was covered with fake childrens' drawings, there were Romley council posters on the noticeboard, and a projector showed a selection of videos. A curated playlist of old pop songs was playing, and guests were given WKDs to remind them of old school house parties. Towards the end of the evening, I gave a speech and performed two songs - 'Betsy' and 'What Is Love'. Guests went home with a party bag, which contained several pieces of printed matter, sweets and a piece of painted pasta. Everyone had a good time.
Glasses, identical in shape and size to mine, and were given to visitors
'A man turns the lights off...' cards, scattered around the room
That's Weird Isn't It!
Maximalist Painting
Angry Painting (about how Angry I am)
'Will's Kitchen', a parody of YouTube cooking videos
Will Dalton (b. 1994) is an artist and writer based in London. He uses the materials of everyday life to explore how our personal experiences are shaped by the objects, places and spaces around us.