Happiness (After Dodd), 2005  
Found objects, domestic furniture, linoleum flooring.
Dims.: 400 x 300 x 200cms
Commissioned for the exhibition Variety by De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill, UK
 
Commissioned for Variety at the newly refurbished De La Warr Pavilion, Happiness (After Dodd) was a nod to veteran comedian Ken Dodd and his trademark domestic feather duster – or ‘tickle stick’.
 
Happiness was a mini exhibition built entirely with material from the artist’s own home, which included 45 found objects, 10 pieces of furniture, and 5 lamps, all contained within the boundary of the kitchen linoleum. The only criteria for the selection of objects on display was that, given a moment’s consideration, these objects seemed innately sad. Objects included broken, grubby, and unappreciated things, unwanted Christmas presents, and stuff left behind by previous tenants.
 
The viewer was invited to dust or tickle the display for the duration of Variety, after which the contents of this exhibition returned home and to their former existence.
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Item:        Time Found:
 
A.    Kitchen Table
1.    Egyptian Head     (Wed.1stJune, 17:30pm)
2.    Pasta Column     (Sun. 29thMay, 17:55pm)
3.    Plastic Jug     (Fri.17thJune, 13:12pm)
4.    Mug         (Fri.17thJune, 13:05pm)
5.    Lunch Box     (Fri.17thJune, 13:04pm)
6.    Espresso Timer     (Mon.13thJune, 16:19pm)
7.    Landing Light    (Fri.12thAug., 10:45pm)
8.    Fax Machine    (Mon.13thJune, 16:20pm)
9.    Blue-Tak Ball    (Tues.21stJune, 19:11pm)
10.    Office Folder    (Mon.1stAug., 21:11pm)
11.    Sellotape Holder    (Sun. 5thJune, 13:37pm)
12.    Brown Tape    (Fri.18thJune, 15:09pm)
 
B.    Bedside Locker    
13.    Back Light    (Thur.18thAug., 22:31pm)
14.    Found Days    (Thur.18thAug., 22:30pm)
15.    Brown Lamp    (Fri.12thAug., 23:00pm)
 
C.    Electric Fire
16.    Money Jar    (Mon.1stAug., 21:11pm)
 
D.    Telephone Table
17.    Joy Division    (Fri.27thMay, 12:15pm)
18.    Sewing Basket    (Mon.23rdMay, 10:57pm)
 
E.    Coffee Table
19.    Trolley Top    (Mon.1stAug., 21:11pm)
20.    Pumice Stone    (Mon.23rdMay, 10:53pm)
21.    Sole        (Mon.1stAug., 21:12pm)
22.    Elec. Toothbrush    (Tues.16thAug., 11:11am)
23.    Chopping Board    (Sat.21stMay, 13:00pm)
       24.  Toothpaste Tube    (Sat.21stMay, 12:07pm)
25.    Toilet Roll    (Wed.17thAug., 16:15pm)
26.    Lasagne Dish    (Tues.16thAug., 10:40am)
27.    Black Lamp    (Sat.21stMay, 12:53pm)
28.    Kitchen Hook    (Wed.1stJune, 17:31pm)
 
F.    Swing-drawer Unit
29.  Flat Cushion    (Fri.17thJune, 12:57pm)
30.  Found Handle    (Fri.18thJune, 15:08pm)
 
G.    Butcher’s Table
31.  Dish Cloth    (Sat.21stMay, 12:50pm)
32.    Bird Brush     (Sat.21stMay, 12:52pm)
33.    Ikea spot lamp    (Fri.12thAug., 9:55am)
34.    Kitchen Hook x2    (Wed.1stJune, 17:31pm)
35.    Knob-less Lid    (Mon.23rdMay, 10:54am)
36.    Basin        (Fri.3rdJune, 12:05pm)
 
H / I.   Nest of Tables (2)
37.    Foot Pump    (Mon.1stAug., 21:10pm)
38.    Candle End       (Mon.13thJune, 16:22pm)
39.    Glasses Case    (Sun.5thJune, 13:41pm)
40.    Endangered Animal (Fri.27thMay, 12:16pm)
41.    Cow Urn    (Tues.7thJune, 11:34am)
        
J.    TV Table
42.    Old Lace    (Fri..27thMay, 16:59pm)
43.    Inherited Lamp    (Fri.12thAug., 9:50am)
44.    Radio Clock    (Sat..21stMay, 12:12pm)
45.    Bag of Bags    (Mon.13thJune, 16:20pm)
 
46.  Kitchen Floor    (Fri..22ndJuly, 11:00am)
Happiness (After Dodd) – Inventory of Found Objects, 21st May – 18th August 2005
 
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