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David Shrigley The Penguins Need Us 2021 ink drawing of a penguin with handwritten text highlighting environmental awareness with humor.
David Shrigley The Penguins Need Us 2021 ink drawing of a penguin with handwritten text highlighting environmental awareness with humor.
David Shrigley The Penguins Need Us 2021 ink drawing of a penguin with handwritten text highlighting environmental awareness with humor.

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Ink and Marker on paper. Hand-signed by the artist, bottom. David Shrigley’s The Penguins Need Us (2021) is a playful yet poignant work that combines his signature minimalistic line drawing with a thought-provoking message. The artwork features a black-and-white depiction of a penguin standing with its wings slightly spread, accompanied by handwritten text that reads: "The Penguins Need Us / And We Need The Penguins." The simple, sketch-like style enhances the sincerity and urgency of the statement. Shrigley is known for his witty, deadpan humor and deceptively simple imagery that often conveys deeper social or environmental concerns. In this piece, the message speaks to the interdependence between humans and the natural world, specifically addressing the vulnerability of penguins in the face of climate change and habitat destruction. The combination of humor and environmental advocacy makes this unique work both engaging and thought-provoking.

Artwork Copyright © David Shrigley

David Shrigley

The Penguins need us, 2021

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Ink and Marker on paper. Hand-signed by the artist, bottom. David Shrigley’s The Penguins Need Us (2021) is a playful yet poignant work that combines his signature minimalistic line drawing with a thought-provoking message. The artwork features a black-and-white depiction of a penguin standing with its wings slightly spread, accompanied by handwritten text that reads: "The Penguins Need Us / And We Need The Penguins." The simple, sketch-like style enhances the sincerity and urgency of the statement. Shrigley is known for his witty, deadpan humor and deceptively simple imagery that often conveys deeper social or environmental concerns. In this piece, the message speaks to the interdependence between humans and the natural world, specifically addressing the vulnerability of penguins in the face of climate change and habitat destruction. The combination of humor and environmental advocacy makes this unique work both engaging and thought-provoking.

Artwork Copyright © David Shrigley
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David Shrigley The Penguins Need Us 2021 ink drawing of a penguin with handwritten text highlighting environmental awareness with humor.

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The Penguins Need Us, 2021

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David Shrigley Particles of Truth 2019 linocut featuring white swirling marks on a black background with bold hand-drawn text.

David Shrigley

Particles Of Truth, 2019

Limited Edition Print

Linocut

USD 3,000

David Shrigley’s Untitled (2020), acrylic painting of a cherry pie slice with satirical text, 76 x 56 cm, signed on back.

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Untitled, 2020

Painting

Acrylic On Paper

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David Shrigley’s Untitled (Vibes), 2018, screenprint on Somerset Tub Sized Satin, features curved red stripes and the word 'VIBES.'

David Shrigley

Untitled (Vibes), 2018

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

GBP 3,900

David Shrigley’s screenprint, colorful cheeseburger with humorous text declaring Double Cheeseburger End of the World Giveaway.

David Shrigley

Double Cheeseburger End Of The World Giveaway, 2020

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

GBP 4,000 - 5,000

David Shrigley’s 2023 ceramic sculpture 'Stink,' featuring a deep blue perfume bottle with 'STINK' painted in bold red letters.

David Shrigley

Stink, 2023

Sculpture / Object

Ceramic

EUR 2,750

David Shrigley’s 2022 ceramic sculpture of a seated yellow leopard with black spots, titled 'I Cannot Change My Spots but I Have No Desire to Change My Spots'.

David Shrigley

I Cannot Change My Spots But I Have No Desire To Change My Spots, 2022

Sculpture / Object

Ceramic

EUR 2,850

David Shrigley, The Plant Loves Me I Am So Lucky, screen-print. Green plant in red pot with handwritten text on a white background.

David Shrigley

The Plant Loves Me I Am So Lucky, 2023

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

USD 2,550

David Shrigley's Untitled (I Am Listening), screen-print, features a blue rabbit with red text saying I AM LISTENING and BUT YOU DON'T MAKE ANY SENSE.

David Shrigley

Untitled (I Am Listening), 2020

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

GBP 9,000 - 12,000

David Shrigley's Untitled (I Would Like to Write on Your Walls), screen-print, shows colorful crayon shapes with playful text about writing on walls.

David Shrigley

Untitled (I Would Like To Write On Your Wall With My Crayons Is That OK?), 2020

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

GBP 6,000 - 8,000

David Shrigley’s Make Your Mark screen-print, bold dark blue brushstroke with red text, white background.

David Shrigley

Make Your Mark, 2020

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

GBP 2,500 - 4,000

David Shrigley's I Am Elegant screen print of a red cat with humorous text about elegance in simple, playful style.

David Shrigley

I Am Elegant, 2021

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

GBP 5,000 - 7,000

David Shrigley's Balance The Ball On Your Nose, 2022, screen print, green seal with text Go to hell next to a red ball.

David Shrigley

Balance The Ball On Your Nose, 2022

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

GBP 3,000 - 5,000

David Shrigley's Untitled (I Hate Human Beings), 2022, screen print, green otter-like figure standing upright with text I HATE HUMAN BEINGS in blue.

David Shrigley

Untitled (I Hate Human Beings), 2022

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

GBP 3,000 - 4,000

David Shrigley's Be Yourself Just Be Yourself, screen-print, features a green frog with whimsical text above, simple and playful design.

David Shrigley

Be Yourself Just Be Yourself, 2023

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

GBP 3,000 - 4,000

David Shrigley's Thank You For Keeping Still, screen-print, features a blue figure in a relaxed pose with humorous text around it.

David Shrigley

Thank You For Keeping Still, 2023

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

GBP 3,000 - 4,000

David Shrigley’s Shits (2019), acrylic on paper. Colorful circles randomly scattered with the word SHITS written in black at the top.

David Shrigley

Shits, 2019

Limited Edition Print

Acrylic On Paper

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David Shrigley's The Elephant, bold blue elephant head with handwritten text stating Every time I think of him I am happy.

David Shrigley

The Elephant, Every Time I Think Of Him I Am Happy, 2022

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

USD 5,400

David Shrigley's Enjoy Each Moment, red fish swimming vertically with handwritten text below saying ENJOY EACH MOMENT.

David Shrigley

Enjoy Each Moment, 2022

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

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David Shrigley's Everything Is Good, screen-print of multiple red and pink hands giving thumbs-up, with handwritten text above reading Everything is good.

David Shrigley

Everything Is Good, 2023

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

GBP 3,500 - 5,000

David Shrigley's I Destroyed The Tennis Ball, featuring a pink poodle next to a destroyed tennis ball with humorous text above.

David Shrigley

I Destroyed The Tennis Ball And I Would Like To Destroy More, 2023

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

GBP 3,000 - 4,000

David Shrigley, The Dam Will Not Build Itself, screen-print. Brown beaver with red handwritten text on a light background.

David Shrigley

The Dam Will Not Build Itself, 2023

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

GBP 3,100

David Shrigley and Joan Cornellà's Vote set of 8 silkscreens, depicting satirical illustrations, part of the VOTE exhibition at Void Deck Gallery.

David Shrigley

Vote (set Of 8), 2022

Limited Edition Print

Silkscreen

EUR 10,000 - 15,000

David Shrigley I Am The Moth, You Are The Flame, 2022, black and white linocut showing a moth near a candle flame with text, existential theme.

David Shrigley

I Am The Moth, You Are The Flame, 2022

Limited Edition Print

Linocut

GBP 1,500

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