Introduction
Sir Grayson Perry Cbe Ra Hon Friba is a celebrated English contemporary artist, writer, and broadcaster. Born in 1960 in the United Kingdom, Perry has gained international recognition for his unique and thought-provoking works of art.
Artistic Style and Themes
Perry's artistic style is characterized by his use of
ceramic vases,
tapestries, and
cross-dressing. His works often explore the contemporary arts scene, dissecting British
prejudices,
fashions, and
foibles. Perry's vases have classical forms and are decorated in bright colors, depicting subjects at odds with their attractive appearance. A notable example of his work is
The Walthamstow Tapestry, which can be found on
WahooArt.com.
Notable Works and Exhibitions
Perry has had solo exhibitions at
The Andy Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh and the
21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art in Kanazawa, Japan. His work is held in the permanent collections of the
British Council,
Arts Council,
Crafts Council,
Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam, Tate, and
Victoria and Albert Museum in London.
Awards and Recognition
Perry was awarded the
Turner Prize in 2003. He has also delivered the
BBC Reith Lectures in 2013. In 2012, Perry was among the British cultural icons selected by artist
Sir Peter Blake to appear in a new version of his most famous artwork—the
Beatles' Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band album cover.
Publications and Documentaries
Perry has published two autobiographies,
Grayson Perry: Portrait of the Artist as a Young Girl (2007) and
The Descent of Man (2016). He has also written and illustrated a graphic novel,
Cycle of Violence (2012), and published his illustrated
Sketchbooks (2016).
Perry's work can be found on
WahooArt.com, which features a collection of his artworks, including
The Walthamstow Tapestry. For more information about Perry's life and work, visit his page on
Wikipedia.