David Shrigley's 'Terrifying' Mascot Design for Partick Thistle Sparks Social Media Reaction
Artist David Shrigley has created a new mascot for Glasgow football club Partick Thistle, named Kingsley. The design, which has been described as 'terrifying' on social media, replaces the previous mascot, Jaggy MacBee. Kingsley's somewhat angry-looking face also features in a redesigned logo for Kingsford Capital Management, the club's sponsor for at least the next two seasons. The mascot was inspired by the advisory team. The unveiling was reported by BBC Sports on June 22, 2015.
Key facts
- David Shrigley designed the new mascot for Partick Thistle Football Club
- The mascot is named Kingsley
- Kingsley replaced the former mascot Jaggy MacBee
- The mascot has been described as 'terrifying' on social media
- Kingsford Capital Management sponsors the club for at least two seasons
- Shrigley redesigned Kingsford Capital Management's logo to include Kingsley's face
- The mascot was inspired by the advisory team Kingsford Capital Management
- The unveiling was reported by BBC Sports on June 22, 2015
Entities
Artists
- David Shrigley
Institutions
- Partick Thistle Football Club
- BBC Sports
- Kingsford Capital Management
- ArtReview
Locations
- Glasgow
- United Kingdom