A former Leicester Polytechnic art student has been nominated for this year's Turner Prize.
David Shrigley, 44, who is now based in Glasgow, is one of the contenders for the accolade and was nominated for his solo exhibition at the Haywood Gallery, in London.
He is up against three other nominees, all of whom have been described as having a slightly rebellious style.
His dad, Joseph, 72, who still lives in Oadby, said: "It's fantastic news."
David is best known for his dark sense of humour, especially in his cartoons.
His Hayward Exhibition also featured a taxidermied Jack Russell holding a sign which reads 'I'm dead."
