DAVID SHRINGLEY


BIOGRAPHY

David Shrigley, born in 1968 in Macclesfield, England, is a British visual artist best known for his humorous and often absurd drawings, sculptures, and text-based works. After studying at the Glasgow School of Art, Shrigley gained a cult following for his distinctive, deliberately naive style that challenges traditional notions of art and meaning.

Over the course of his career, Shrigley has accomplished major milestones, such as:

  • Being nominated for the Turner Prize in 2013.
  • Installing the monumental sculpture Really Good on Trafalgar Square’s Fourth Plinth in 2016.
  • Publishing numerous books and collaborating on albums, animations, and design projects.

  • David Shrigley’s work is celebrated for its sharp wit, dry irony, and deep sense of existential playfulness. To explore more about his career, visit his Wikipedia page.


    STYLE AND WORK

    Shrigley’s art is immediately recognizable for its crude line drawings, quirky handwritten texts, and deadpan humor. While often funny or nonsensical on the surface, his works frequently touch on themes of mortality, anxiety, bureaucracy, and the absurdity of human behavior.

    Key characteristics of his style and work include:

  • Mediums: Pen and ink drawings, screen prints, sculptures, neon signs, ceramics, installations, and animation.
  • Themes: Absurdity, irony, death, failure, contemporary life, and the randomness of existence.
  • Influences: Satirical comics, conceptual art, outsider art, and British humor traditions.

  • Among his most iconic works are:

  • Really Good (2016)
  • I’m Dead (taxidermy dog sculpture)
  • How Are You Feeling? (installation)
  • Art Will Save The World

  • David Shrigley’s work has been exhibited internationally in institutions such as the Hayward Gallery, the Serpentine Gallery, and the Power Station of Art in Shanghai. To discover more, visit his official website.

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