Litterbug
2007
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
2007
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Litterbug is a 2007 by Simon Ling, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This print shows a red outline of a person walking, their body slightly bent forward. The background is mostly white with faint scribbles, and the figure’s arms swing naturally. The red lines are bold and uneven, almost like a quick sketch. The title *Litterbug* hints at something unexpected—this isn’t just a body, but a comment on trash. The artist used only two colors, red and white, to make it stand out. Look up Ling, Simon to see more of his bold, simple prints.
The 2007 print *Litterbug* by Simon Ling features two women in bathing suits and high heels, one of whom is dropping an object that appears to be falling to the floor. The image is rendered in red and white, and the artist has signed the work.
Read the full account in the museum source.
Simon Ling painted everyday scenes in London with bold colors and rough lines. In Gallery Tiles you’ll find Litterbug, a 2007 print that zooms in on trash and pavement with a gritty, almost comic edge. It’s part of the…
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