“Will Coles may best be known for his uncommissioned public installations. For years he’s been gluing down concrete mobile phones, teddy bears, footballs, squashed drink cans, skulls, and remote controls, as well as the more conspicuous concrete TVs, washing machines & suitcases. Usually they bear a message, sometimes just a word, but they are always trying to plant a seed of thought.

 

His work can be found on streets all over the world: Many throughout the streets and lane-ways of Melbourne. For those already familiar with his small concrete ‘street works’ dotted around town, now is a chance to see his larger gallery sculptures.  In his first-ever appearance in a Melbourne gallery, Dark Horse Experiment presents their opening show for the New Year. We would like to invite you to Will Coles’ exhibition: I FUCKING <3 MELBOURNE.

 

Coles’ work displays the remnants of our throwaway society with his rendering of consumerist iconography into thought provoking sculptures. Religious icons, pop culture references and death symbolism merge with the plasticity of today’s toys and mod-cons in a somewhat vulgar, yet unapologetic show of defiance. His artwork is a thoroughly clear critique of Australian culture. The more we consume the less individual we are.  A famous culture jamer, Coles skilfully represents a culture obsessed with individuality, yet completely taken in by the advertisement that sells them that same myth.

 

We look forward to see you at the opening. Dark Horse Experiment Team”

 

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