David Shrigley, Works on Paper

 

David Shrigley (1968, UK) is a leading British artist who works across a wide range of media, including drawing, painting, sculpture, installation, photography, animation, and print. His absurdist and witty style has brought him international recognition. In 2020 he was appointed OBE for his services to visual art. For the Fourth Plinth Commission in Trafalgar Square, he created a seven-metre-tall bronze sculpture of a thumbs-up in 2016. Three years earlier, he was nominated for the prestigious Turner Prize. Shrigley has presented solo exhibitions around the world, and his work is held in major collections including the Museum of Modern Art (New York), Tate Britain (London), and the National Gallery of Denmark (Copenhagen).

 

Known for his unmistakable visual language, Shrigley combines simple, almost naïve drawings with sharp observations, absurd humour and unexpected reflections on everyday life. Through words and images, his works play with our expectations, turning seemingly ordinary situations into moments that are witty, strange and often surprisingly profound. This intimate selection offers a glimpse into Shrigley’s singular universe: direct, irreverent and instantly recognisable.