David Shrigley
Illustrator
In their own words
I was maybe thinking about identity: That identity is a complicated thing and that perhaps we all have many different versions of ourselves and each can be quite different.
That seemed somehow relevant to this project: Two different identities coming together to produce something unexpected and great.
Or maybe I just thought it was an interesting picture to put on a record cover.
Articles & interviews4
- Apple invites you to decorate Battersea Power Station
Apple’s 2025 ‘Your Tree on Battersea’ project invites the public to design digital Christmas trees for projection onto Battersea Power Station’s chimneys. The campaign features commissioned works from artists like Oliver Jeffers, Yonk, and Things I Have Drawn, alongside public submissions. The large-scale projection celebrates creativity, community participation, and the festive season through digital illustration on iPad.
- "New Book 'How To Art' by Kate Bryan and David Shrigley Demystifies Art"
The article introduces 'How To Art', a new book by Kate Bryan with illustrations by David Shrigley, published by Penguin. The book aims to make the art world more accessible and joyful, combining Bryan’s witty writing with Shrigley’s humorous, straightforward drawings. It reflects on class, accessibility, and love for art while demystifying artistic pretensions.
- Nastia Cistakova Champions Femme Absurdism in Illustration