David Shrigley | |
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 Shrigley in 2011 | |
| Born | David John Shrigley 17 September 1968 Macclesfield, Cheshire, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Education | Leicester Polytechnic Glasgow School of Art |
| Known for | Drawing, photography, painting, sculpture, animation, music |
| Awards | Honorary doctorate, De Montfort University; Turner Prize nominee |
| Website | www |
David John Shrigley OBE (born 17 September 1968) is a British visual artist. He lived and worked in Glasgow, Scotland for 27 years before moving to Brighton, England in 2015.[1][2][3] Shrigley first came to prominence in the 1990s for his distinct line drawings, which often deal with witty, surreal and darkly humorous subject matter and are rendered in a rough, almost childlike style. Alongside his illustration work, Shrigley is also a noted painter, sculptor, filmmaker and photographer, and has recorded spoken word albums of his writing and poetry.
- ^ Edwin Gilson, "Five minutes with... David Shrigley, Brighton Festival 2018 guest director". The Argus (Brighton), 16 February 2018. Accessed 28 February 2018.
- ^ "About the artist". British Council. Accessed 28 February 2018.
- ^ "Introducing… David Shrigley". Brighton Dome. Accessed 28 February 2018.