Description
With Untitled (Witness My Joy) (2022), David Shrigley delivers a perfect snapshot of his world: the kind of image that looks simple at first glance, then quietly rewires itself in your head. A bright blue horse—tender, odd, slightly awkward—becomes the messenger for a statement that reads like a blessing and a demand at the same time: witness my joy… so that you may be joyful too. Shrigley’s genius is how he makes big emotions feel both universal and absurd, balancing sincerity with a wink of discomfort.
Shrigley is celebrated for his stripped-back line and his distinctly British, deadpan humour—work that often feels “innocent” until you realise how precisely it targets the way we think, speak, and perform feelings. Here, the animal functions almost as an alter ego: stylised, vulnerable, and direct. The result is both poetic and satirical—a meditation on joy as something we share, display, and sometimes struggle to access.
Produced as a colour screenprint on heavyweight Somerset Tub Sized 410gsm paper, the work stays true to Shrigley’s raw, expressive graphic language. This example measures 76 × 56 cm and comes from a limited edition of 125. It is hand-signed by the artist on the verso and is offered in excellent condition, unframed and ready for a high-quality presentation.
Details
Artist: David Shrigley
Title: Untitled (Witness My Joy)
Year: 2022
Technique: colour screenprint
Paper: Somerset Tub Sized, 410gsm
Dimensions: 76 × 56 cm
Edition: 125
Signature: hand-signed by the artist (verso)
Country: United Kingdom
Framing: unframed
Condition
Overall: excellent condition (additional photos available on request)
