Make Your Mark

In Make Your Mark, David Shrigley uses bold brushwork and minimal text to deliver a deceptively simple yet impactful message. A looping, calligraphic stroke in deep indigo coils down the page, its painterly texture and dripping top edge suggesting immediacy and emotion. Above and below, in his signature hand-rendered red lettering, the phrases “MAKE YOUR MARK” and “LET THE MARK REFLECT WHO YOU ARE” frame the image with a quiet urgency. The piece encourages viewers to act boldly and authentically, making room for mess, spontaneity, and imperfection as essential parts of creative expression. As with much of Shrigley’s work, it blends humor and existential insight with striking visual economy.