David Shrigley I will retrieve your phone / Screenprint / signed, numbered / edition 125

Year: 2021
Format: 56 x 75 cm / 22 x 29.5 inch
Material: Somerset Satin Tub sized 410 gsm Paper
Method: 12 colour screenprint with a varnish overlay
Edition: 125 + 4 AP
Other: signed, numbered

David Shrigley I will retrieve your phone, Siebdruck, signiert, nummeriert, Auflage 125

David Shrigley I will retrieve your phone / Screenprint / signed, numbered / edition 125

Year: 2021
Format: 56 x 75 cm / 22 x 29.5 inch
Material: Somerset Satin Tub sized 410 gsm Paper
Method: 12 colour screenprint with a varnish overlay
Edition: 125 + 4 AP
Other: signed, numbered

David Shrigley – I will retrieve your phone.

Year: 2021
Format: 56 x 75 cm / 22 x 29.5 inch
Material: Somerset Satin Tub sized 410 gsm Paper
Method: 12 colour screenprint with a varnish overlay
Edition: 125 + 4 AP
Other: signed, numbered

David Shrigley - I will retrieve your phone.

“I Will Retrieve Your Phone” is a whimsical and thought-provoking lithograph by the talented artist David Shrigley. Known for his distinctive and often darkly humorous style, Shrigley’s work has a way of resonating with viewers on multiple levels. In this particular artwork, he offers us a delightful and surreal glimpse into the unexpected.

The lithograph features a light blue sea lion diving, capturing a surreal moment where the natural world and the human-made object collide in an amusing and somewhat absurd manner. Shrigley’s choice of subject matter is intriguing; he takes a typically aquatic creature and gives it a task one would associate with a lost object, in this case, a smartphone. The sea lion, a symbol of grace and agility in its natural environment, is transformed into a helpful and surprising character, ready to retrieve the viewer’s lost phone from the depths of the sea.

This artwork is a striking commentary on the interconnectedness of our lives with technology and the unexpected ways in which nature and the digital world can interact. Shrigley’s use of a light blue color for the sea lion not only adds a whimsical touch to the piece but also symbolizes the harmony and connection between the marine world and the ever-present digital realm.

“I Will Retrieve Your Phone” encourages viewers to contemplate the increasing role technology plays in our daily lives, as well as the curious juxtaposition of our reliance on digital devices and the beauty of the natural world. Shrigley’s art often provokes thought while maintaining an element of humor, making it accessible to a wide audience. The sea lion diving for a phone reminds us to appreciate the surprising and wonderful moments that can occur when we least expect them, even in the midst of our modern, tech-dominated lives.

In this lithograph, David Shrigley invites us to explore the boundary between the ordinary and the extraordinary, between the human and the natural, all while evoking smiles and contemplation in equal measure. “I Will Retrieve Your Phone” stands as a testament to Shrigley’s unique artistic vision and his ability to shed light on the often unnoticed connections in our world.

A copy of the edition was sold at Christies in London on March 15, 2022 in the “LAUGH NOW BUT ONE DAY WE’LL BE IN CHARGE: BANKSY AND 21ST CENTURY EDITIONS” at GBP 5,292.

 

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David Shrigley I will retrieve your phone / Screenprint / signed, numbered / edition 125


Year: 2021
Format: 56 x 75 cm / 22 x 29.5 inch
Material:Somerset Satin Tub sized 410 gsm Paper
Method:12 colour screenprint with a varnish overlay
Edition:125 + 4 AP
Other:signed, numbered
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