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David Shrigley screen print of a blue shark with text saying I TRY TO BE FRIENDLY BUT I'M NOT VERY GOOD AT IT in a playful style.

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18 colour screenprint with a two varnish overlay. Printed on Somerset Satin Tub sized 410 gsm // I Try to Be Friendly by David Shrigley, created in 2023, is a playful and humorous limited edition screen print. The piece features a simple, blue illustration of a shark with the text I TRY TO BE FRIENDLY BUT I'M NOT VERY GOOD AT IT written above and below the image. The shark's expression, coupled with the hand-drawn style and bold, minimalistic design, evokes both sympathy and amusement. Shrigley's use of humor to convey existential themes and everyday anxieties is evident, inviting viewers to reflect on the awkwardness of social interactions. Printed on Somerset Satin Tub-sized 410 gsm paper, the print measures 75 x 56 cm and is characterized by a vibrant 18-color palette with two varnish overlays.

Artwork Copyright © David Shrigley

David Shrigley

I try to be friendly, 2023

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18 colour screenprint with a two varnish overlay. Printed on Somerset Satin Tub sized 410 gsm // I Try to Be Friendly by David Shrigley, created in 2023, is a playful and humorous limited edition screen print. The piece features a simple, blue illustration of a shark with the text I TRY TO BE FRIENDLY BUT I'M NOT VERY GOOD AT IT written above and below the image. The shark's expression, coupled with the hand-drawn style and bold, minimalistic design, evokes both sympathy and amusement. Shrigley's use of humor to convey existential themes and everyday anxieties is evident, inviting viewers to reflect on the awkwardness of social interactions. Printed on Somerset Satin Tub-sized 410 gsm paper, the print measures 75 x 56 cm and is characterized by a vibrant 18-color palette with two varnish overlays.

Artwork Copyright © David Shrigley
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