David ShrigleyDavid Shrigley

Best-known for his wry and witty drawings, British artist David Shrigley's artistic practice extends well beyond drawing to include photography, sculpture, neon signs, animation, painting, printmaking, publishing and music. In an unusually complete look at Shrigley's diverse creative approach, this book showcases a body of conceptual work that is filled with sardonic caricatures, slapstick situations and black humour. With an immediate and accessible appeal to diverse audiences, Shrigley's work offers an insightful commentary on the absurdities of human relationships.Published on the occasion of the artist's first major survey show in London's Hayward Gallery (1 February - 13 May 2012), this beautifully appointed volume features an interview by writer Dave Eggers, essays by Martin Herbert and Cliff Lauson, and an original piece of prose by the artist Jonathan Monk. The book also features a new 7-inch picture disc featuring exclusive recorded original spoken word material created specifically for the book and presented in exclusive screen-printed packaging.A rare opportunity to hear David Shrigley talk about his inspirations, influences and the things in life that he finds funny. On Monday 23 April 2012 David will be signing copies of David Shrigley: Brain Activity and his illustrated libretto Pass the Spoon: A Sort-Of-Opera about Cookery.Taking place at 6.00 pm in the foyer of Queen Elizabeth Hall, Southbank Centre, London and followed at 7.00 pm in the Purcell Room by Artist Talk with David Shrigley (go to www.southbankcentre.co.uk for tickets).