Grayson Perry: Identity and Craft

Grayson Perry

b. 1960 | British | Mixed Media; Ceramics; Textiles; Metalwork; Drawings

Perry is one of the most intelligent artists working today. Realising the necessity of establishing a persona which would interest the media, he presented himself as a transvestite. Having satisfied the media’s agenda, he now makes it pay attention to his art. Deeply interested in his fellow human beings, he explores what makes them tick in most subtle ways. Although known for his ceramic pots, these are not his forte (Perry has no real feel for the medium). Where he is truly inventive is with metalwork, fabrics, and stitching.

The Annunciation of the Virgin Deal, 2012

The upper class at bay.

Key Works:Mother of All Battles, 1996 (Kanazawa: 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art);Comfort Blanket, 2014 (London: Victoria Miro)