David Shrigley
Base: 10 x 91-1/4 x 26-1/2 in.
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David Shrigley's Memorial (2016) is a large-scale granite sculpture, measuring 16.4 feet in height and featuring a giant shopping list etched into the stone, detailing ordinary, everyday items like "bread," "milk," and "toilet paper." This seemingly mundane list is juxtaposed with the gravitas of the monument, in a thought-provoking and humorous sculpture that invites viewers to engage with the idea of memory and the act of commemoration. Offering a fresh perspective on the traditional concept of a memorial, this work encourages dialogue between the permanence of the material and the fleeting details that comprise our daily lives.
Shrigley's use of granite, a material commonly associated with memorials and monuments, adds a layer of irony to the piece. Challenging the conventions of memorialization, this sculpture asks viewers to question what is truly worthy of remembrance. By inscribing everyday items into an enduring monument - rather than the names of fallen soldiers for example - Shrigley draws attention to the often overlooked, yet essential, everyday moments of our lives.
David Shrigley was born in 1968 in Macclesfield, England, and studied Environmental Art at the Glasgow School of Art. He has gained international acclaim for his darkly humorous drawings, sculptures, and installations that often explore themes of human nature, societal norms, and the absurdity of everyday life. Shrigley's work is characterized by a distinctive visual language featuring deceptively simple drawings and handwritten text, creating an air of immediacy and accessibility to his art.
Throughout his career, Shrigley has exhibited in numerous solo and group shows worldwide, and his work can be found in prominent collections such as the Tate Gallery in London and the Museum of Modern Art in New York. In 2013, he was nominated for the prestigious Turner Prize.
"Memorial" is exemplary of Shrigley's ability to merge humor with insight, encouraging viewers to reflect on the nature of memory, the passage of time, and the significance of our own daily existence.
"Memorial" was originally commissioned by the Public Art Fund and was exhibited at the Doris C. Freedman Plaza in New York City's Central Park from September 2016 to February 2017.
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