Meet Spooky Kid
Hell bent on making nightmares come to life with surreal costumes and dark tunes, the DJ and living sculpture has captivated an audience of Instagram fans as well as the London club scene.
Film and photography Matt Ford. Words Joshua Graham.
Shoot coordinator Jake Turner.Living in constant panic over the environmental crisis, a global pandemic, and now a government hell bent on making the creative industries redundant, the world is already a terrifying place. But for French creative Spooky Kid, the horror doesn't stop there.
Using costume, makeup, as well as digital editing, Spooky Kid manipulates their body to create bulbous shapes and absurd proportions to distort our perceptions and push the limits of the obscene. And with a crass candor to boot, they are turning out to be a true hellion of nightmarish proportions. With the spookiest day of the year quickly approaching, there was no better time to get to know Spooky Kid.
How would you describe Spooky Kid in 3 words?
Hot trash and faggotry.
Photo Caroline Borarde.
What is your biggest fear?
Hello Kitty.
Scariest celebrity dead or alive?
Dead or Alive? Pete Burns.
Where is your favorite place for a night out in London?
I never go to the same place twice.
Photo Alex Matraxia
How has the lockdown impacted your creative process?
I’ve got a lot of free time that I wouldn't have when I’m working or studying.
Do you make everything yourself?
I usually make everything myself, but it's a real pleasure collaborating with other creative human beings.
Who is your biggest inspiration?
Mr. Blobby.
What does London nightlife need more of?
Drugs and faggots.
Track by Spooky Kid
You can catch Spooky Kid at the first ever Subversa club night at Dalston Superstore this Halloween. Featuring a number of DJs and performance artists co-curated by Spooky Kid.
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