My Rampage is Over

About This Work

David Shrigley’s screenprint "My Rampage is Over" from 2018 is a quintessential example of the artist's unique approach to contemporary visual art. Characterized by its modest dimensions, 75 x 56 cm, this work exemplifies Shrigley’s skillful blend of minimalism and wit. Executed in a limited edition of 125, the screenprint stands as a testament to Shrigley’s prolific output and distinctive voice—a confluence of dry, deadpan humor infused with an underlying sense of melancholy. This piece, as with many of Shrigley’s creations, emerges from a practice that spans multiple mediums including draftsman work, sculptural endeavors, animation, and printmaking. His line drawings are deliberately crude, evoking the spontaneous doodles of a distracted student, yet they are imbued with a philosophical depth that speaks to everyday anxieties and absurdities. "My Rampage is Over" echoes this thematic exploration, inviting the viewer to engage with its potent simplicity and the complex emotions that lie beneath its straightforward surface. Hailing from Macclesfield and educated at Glasgow School of Art, Shrigley has become a prominent figure in contemporary British art. His work initially gained traction through self-published books and comic strips that graced the pages of major newspapers, where his often blunt and absurd narrative style was honed. Projects such as 'Really Good,' the iconic monumental thumbs-up at Trafalgar Square's Fourth Plinth, and 'Mayfair Tennis Ball Exchange' further cement his place in public and gallery spaces alike. Within this context, the screenprint "My Rampage is Over" exemplifies the core of Shrigley's artistic philosophy. It provides a visual narrative that is both relatable and obscure, embodying a moment of introspective calm or resignation following chaos, a theme ubiquitous in Shrigley’s work. This simplicity and thoughtfulness make it resonate on both personal and universal levels. As part of the Zebra One Gallery collection, "My Rampage is Over" aligns seamlessly with the gallery’s dedication to showcasing art that challenges and engages while being deeply rooted in the nuances of human experience.

About the Artist

David John Shrigley (born 17 September 1968) is a British visual artist. He lived and worked in Glasgow, Scotland for 27 years before moving to Brighton, England in 2015. Shrigley first came to prominence in the 1990s for his distinct line drawings, which often deal with witty, surreal and darkly h...

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