Today’s show: The Books of Shrigley

December 16, 2013 — Fine art and comics

Today at 4.30pm on Resonance 104.4 FM, Panel Borders: The Books of Shrigley

Sculptures and cartoons by David Shrigley

Concluding a trio of show about comics and fine art practice, Alex Fitch talks to cartoonist and fine artist David Shrigley about his work, from self published books of cartoons sold in pubs, to his recent nomination for the Turner Prize. Alex and David also discuss the links between the artist’s cartoons and sculptures, such as his short listed proposal for the fourth plinth in Trafalgar Square, his work as a spoken word artist and the vagaries of publishing. (Last in the current series, Panel Borders will return in the second week of January, 2014)

4.30pm, Monday 16th December 2013, repeated 11am, Thursday 19th December 2013, Resonance 104.4 FM (London) / streamed at www.resonancefm.com / podcast after broadcast at www.panelborders.wordpress.com

Links: David Shrigley’s website
Vote for the sculpture to go on the Fourth Plinth in Trafalgar Square
Article on the 2013 Turner Prize competition from The Guardian

Recommended events:

Ellen Lindner signing Black Feather Falls

Ellen Lindner (Undertow) has a new comic launching this Winter and is signing copies at a launch party on 19th December, at 7.30pm. This is the first of a four part graphic novel being serialised by Soaring Penquin Press, and an ideal stocking gift for Christmas.

7.30pm, Thursday 19th December 2013, Orbital Comics, 8 Great Newport Street, London

Help support the Kickstarter campaign for Trained Medic

A new title by Dead Canary Comics (Frogman) is being launched on Kickstarter, to fund the publication and is a violent, cryptic, psychological action thriller about a man searching for his past in a chaotic riot…

Incentives range from a thank you on DCC’s social media network for £1 to £6 for a signed copy and £75 for original artwork and more.

Deadline: 7th January / more info at www.kickstarter.com