David Shrigly is an illustrator i only became swear of half a year or so before coming to study at the Edinburgh College of art. Almost as soon as i first came across shriglys work i was instantly won over by the child like yet, dark, humorous, satirical and often out right odd drawings he produces.
This Exhibition was at the scottish national Gallery and my first feelings upon entering his exhibition space was one of child like awe, i have to admit if it is not obvious already i cant help but be extremely bias about my viewing experience.
The contrast between the black and white prints and the white walls of the gallery framed shriglys work beautifully. As well as this the way in which they where arranged in such a complimentary manner meant that compositionally the room was well balanced, There was no particular dull section of wall and it made for a exciting viewing experience, adding to this particularly was the difference in scale that shriglys shiny black boots where presented, it lead your eye up and around all areas of the room and was one of my favourite discoveries within the first few weeks of me arriving in Scotland.
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