David Shrigley: ‘A few years ago I went to St Moritz in Switzerland. I decided to build a non-conformist snowman. When the art collector who owned the hotel saw it he became very excited that I had created an artwork in the grounds of his hotel. I had to explain that it was not an artwork – it was just a snowman. It’s an easy mistake to make’
(via CR blog)
Yes, art is beauty and beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
I like the snowman, regardless.
I host art workshops on the Greek island of Paros–we don’t have one for snowman building, but check out our other offerings at http://www.ParosParadise.com/workshops.htm
Cheers,
Jan 3rd, 2008 / 2:53 pm
That you knew it was a non-conformist statement reveals your intention, and you complete the piece here with your cynical denial of its artistic content. Brilliant!
Reminds me of Calvin’s handiwork:
http://www.greenchair.net/funny/calvin-hobbes.htm
Jan 3rd, 2008 / 4:10 pm
“Art is beauty” – really? I thought it was a fashion accessory for rich morons.
David Shrigley knows it is all just a game
Jan 3rd, 2008 / 4:29 pm
You should have charged him for it.
Jan 3rd, 2008 / 6:41 pm
Lol. what a cute lil’ guy. He landed on his head. ow :(
Jan 3rd, 2008 / 7:05 pm
If you like that, you might like other David Shrigley stuff …
http://shop.politecards.com
Jan 5th, 2008 / 5:21 am
haha, what a funny quote….love the snowman.
Jan 5th, 2008 / 1:04 pm
Yeah, but Dave Shrigley’s an art tart.
May 21st, 2009 / 5:58 am
snow man revolution ? thinking outside the sphere ? thank you, you and the cynical denial comment made me frown upside down
Dec 11th, 2013 / 9:55 pm