David Shrigley

British, b.1968

David Shrigley’s editions are whimsically absurd and darkly humorous. Text is fundamental to his practice: hand drawn forms are combined with handwritten text. The textual commentaries narrated by ‘some crazed person who either over- or undermoralizes everything’ satirise everyday life moments in a false naivety and astutely address socially relevant and politically charged topics. Poignant and shrewd, as well as surreal and funny, Shrigley’s prints tap into moments of solitary reflection and intimate confession common to us all.

installation photograph of unique drawing in colour felt tip pen by David Shrigley depicting the work dirt in multiple colours

Dirt, 2007

‘As an artist, I am ... playing a part. The narrator in my work is somebody other than me. It’s some crazed person who either over- or undermoralizes everything.’ 

—David Shrigley

installation photo of framed screenprint by David Shrigley depicting big green cactus and a human ass in top left hand corner and phrase keep your ass away from the cactus

Keep Your Ass Away From The Cactus, 2020

installation photo of framed screenprint by David Shrigley depicting big rooste and phrase fuck

Fuck, 2021

installation photo of framed paint on card by David Shrigley depicting ace of clubs card

Ace of Clubs, 2020