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untitled (i hate human beings) otter (2022) is a limited edition screenprint by david shrigley featuring a simply drawn otter alongside the blunt statement “i hate human beings”. printed on somerset tub sized 400gsm paper in an edition of 125, the work combines shrigley’s characteristic animal drawing with the dry, unexpected humour of his text-based works.
david shrigley has an uncanny ability to make you laugh while quietly pointing out something uncomfortable. i hate human beings does exactly that.
what i like about this print is the complete mismatch between the subject and the statement. an otter, one of the least threatening animals imaginable, calmly declaring “i hate human beings” is funny precisely because it’s so unexpected. the simplicity of the drawing makes the statement even more effective.
like many of shrigley’s strongest works, the humour arrives first, but the idea lingers afterwards. it’s playful, slightly absurd and gently critical without ever becoming preachy. the viewer can simply enjoy the joke, or spend a little longer wondering what might have prompted the otter to reach such a conclusion.
for me, that’s why shrigley’s work connects with so many people. it doesn’t ask for a complicated explanation — it simply invites a smile before making you think for a second longer. the contrast between the innocent-looking animal and the blunt statement gives the print an immediate visual appeal, while the ambiguity of the message gives it staying power.
david shrigley has developed one of the most distinctive visual languages in contemporary british art, combining loose drawing, deadpan humour and observations of everyday life. his work has attracted an international audience across contemporary art, design and popular culture, while his limited edition prints form an important part of his wider practice.
untitled (i hate human beings) otter is an edition of 125 and is presented in mint condition, unframed and retained in its original sealed packaging as issued by the publisher. the print has never been framed or displayed.
collection: luck 02
medium: screenprint
paper: somerset tub sized 400gsm
edition: edition of 125
dimensions: 75 × 56 cm
signature: signed
condition: mint
framing: unframed
packaging: retained in the original sealed packaging as issued by the publisher
display history: never framed or displayed
delivery
complimentary personal delivery is available within brighton & hove. for uk and international orders, we arrange appropriate specialist art delivery and can provide fully insured, tracked delivery where required.
delivery is additional to the artwork price.
please contact us for a quotation before purchasing.
untitled (i hate human beings) otter (2022) is a limited edition screenprint by david shrigley featuring a simply drawn otter alongside the blunt statement “i hate human beings”. printed on somerset tub sized 400gsm paper in an edition of 125, the work combines shrigley’s characteristic animal drawing with the dry, unexpected humour of his text-based works.
david shrigley has an uncanny ability to make you laugh while quietly pointing out something uncomfortable. i hate human beings does exactly that.
what i like about this print is the complete mismatch between the subject and the statement. an otter, one of the least threatening animals imaginable, calmly declaring “i hate human beings” is funny precisely because it’s so unexpected. the simplicity of the drawing makes the statement even more effective.
like many of shrigley’s strongest works, the humour arrives first, but the idea lingers afterwards. it’s playful, slightly absurd and gently critical without ever becoming preachy. the viewer can simply enjoy the joke, or spend a little longer wondering what might have prompted the otter to reach such a conclusion.
for me, that’s why shrigley’s work connects with so many people. it doesn’t ask for a complicated explanation — it simply invites a smile before making you think for a second longer. the contrast between the innocent-looking animal and the blunt statement gives the print an immediate visual appeal, while the ambiguity of the message gives it staying power.
david shrigley has developed one of the most distinctive visual languages in contemporary british art, combining loose drawing, deadpan humour and observations of everyday life. his work has attracted an international audience across contemporary art, design and popular culture, while his limited edition prints form an important part of his wider practice.
untitled (i hate human beings) otter is an edition of 125 and is presented in mint condition, unframed and retained in its original sealed packaging as issued by the publisher. the print has never been framed or displayed.
collection: luck 02
medium: screenprint
paper: somerset tub sized 400gsm
edition: edition of 125
dimensions: 75 × 56 cm
signature: signed
condition: mint
framing: unframed
packaging: retained in the original sealed packaging as issued by the publisher
display history: never framed or displayed
delivery
complimentary personal delivery is available within brighton & hove. for uk and international orders, we arrange appropriate specialist art delivery and can provide fully insured, tracked delivery where required.
delivery is additional to the artwork price.
please contact us for a quotation before purchasing.