Partick Thistle have unveiled a new mascot which has been designed by the Turner-prize nominated artist David Shrigley.
The mascot comes as part of the Scottish Premiership club’s new sponsorship deal with the investment advisory firm Kingsford Capital Management. Mike Wilkins, the managing member of the company, is a fan of the Glasgow-born artist’s work and it was Shrigley who introduced Wilkins to the club.
Speaking to the club’s official website, Shrigley said: “As a Jags man it’s an honour to be involved with the club in this way. I can’t wait to see my design on the front of the shirts and around Firhill and just hope the fans like what we’re trying to do. It’s safe to say we have a few surprises in store for the supporters and we’re already in talks with a few other artists to arrange some pretty exciting giveaways over the course of the season.”
Wilkins added: “I hope that this relationship will become more than just your average sponsorship deal. As a commissioner of the Smithsonian American Art Museum in Washington DC, I understand the power of art to communicate a shared spirit. It is very much like sport in that regard and with David’s help and genius, I hope we can bring something unique and new to an already fantastic club.”
Introducing our new mascot, designed by @davidshrigley, Kingsley. pic.twitter.com/78HQuQCUI8
— PartickThistle FC (@ThistleTweet) June 22, 2015
The sponsorship deal will involve home and away jersey sponsorship and well as advertisement around Firhill Stadium.
