Drawing on various themes and mediums, his work frequently encapsulates everyday anxieties and peculiarities with a humorous twist. Shrigley's artworks blend dark humour, blunt messages, and a deceptive simplicity that continues to captivate audiences worldwide.
A Brief Introduction to David Shrigley
David Shrigley, born in 1968 in Macclesfield, England, is an artist who has significantly impacted contemporary art. His oeuvre includes a wide range of art forms, including drawing, sculpture, animation, and even music. His unique artistic style, often characterised by crudely executed drawings and witty one-liners, has granted him a place in many prestigious exhibitions worldwide, including a Turner Prize nomination 2013.
One of the key places to explore and purchase Shrigley's work is the Artmarket Gallery, East Yorkshire, which boasts an extensive collection of his limited edition pieces. Among the newest additions to their collection is a series that has created a wave of enthusiasm among critics and fans: 'You are Special'.
Diving into 'You are Special' Series
Standing out from this collection is Shrigley's latest work, a ceramic sculpture, simply yet provocatively titled, 'STINK', launched in May 2023.
'STINK': A Masterpiece in Ceramic
As is typical of Shrigley's work, 'STINK' is more than meets the eye. It embodies the artist's innate ability to weave complex thoughts into seemingly simple forms. A conversation piece, it encourages dialogue about the world around us and our place within it.
'STINK' at the Artmarket Gallery
