David Shrigley

About the Author

David Shrigley is a renowned Scottish artist and author celebrated for his darkly humorous and absurd illustrations that probe the quirks of human behavior and everyday life. Born in 1968 in Macclesfield, England, and raised in Glasgow, Shrigley studied at the Glasgow School of Art, where he honed his distinctive style blending drawing, sculpture, and text-based works. His art often features childlike scrawls paired with witty, often unsettling captions that challenge societal norms and provoke thought. With a career spanning exhibitions worldwide, from the Tate Modern to the Venice Biennale, Shrigley's books compile his prolific output, offering a satirical lens on the mundane. What the Hell Are You Doing?: The Essential David Shrigley serves as a comprehensive anthology of his most iconic pieces, encapsulating his unique voice in contemporary visual literature.