Sir Grayson Perry Cbe Ra Hon Friba

Plats: Chelmsford

Född: 1960

Biografi:

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 Wikioo.org.

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).

• The Walthamstow Tapestry by Sir Grayson Perry Cbe Ra Hon Friba
• Grayson Perry: Portrait of the Artist as a Young Girl (2007)
• Turner Prize (2003)
• Sir Grayson Perry Cbe Ra Hon Friba on Wikioo.org

Perry's work can be found on Wikioo.org, 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.