David Shrigley - "I think that making art is a very basic human need"
I have
followed David Shrigley for decades and have many of his books. His comic, mad
and vulnerable work speaks to me on a personal level. His commitment to his
conversation with self, and sharing that in the hope that it's useful to
others, is inspiring,
I
accidentally discovered one of his books in Waterstones. That's how I found
him,
His view is
that making art is a basic human need and I agree. Whatever we do creatively,
it can heal our mind, body and soul. It also registers our existence and
connects us with everyone who has tried to do so before us.
His work
deals with big issues in a light-hearted way and this approach is something
that I really connect with. Making talking about the impossible, possible. To
the benefit of myself and others.
When he left
art school, he didn't have the means to do anything other than drawing. So
that's what he did, and it resonated with his audience. I like that approach,
working within the limitations of certain media to push yourself creatively.
In truth, I
absolutely fell in love with him as an artist when I saw his collaboration with
Chris Shepherd, "Who I Am and What I Want".
