David shrigley, i did not ask to be a bird, 2021, lithograph poster, framed 64 x 84 cm (21.2 x 33.07 in) off-set lithography printed on 200g munken lynx paper narayana press in denmark open edition accompanied by a certificate of authenticity a pale blue bird, wings outstretched. Above and below, text read 'i did not ask to be a bird' / 'but i am a bird' david shrigley, born in macclesfield in 1968, is a british artist based in brighton. Having graduated from the glasgow school of art in 1991, shrigley has since gained international recognition for his distinctive drawings, sculptures, and text-based works. Known for his dark humour and deliberately crude style, shrigley explores the absurdities of everyday life with wit and sharp social commentary. A 2013 turner prize nominee, his work has been exhibited globally.