About Grayson Perry
Grayson Perry (born 1960) is one of Britain’s most influential contemporary artists, internationally renowned for his multidisciplinary practice spanning ceramics, tapestries, prints, and sculpture. His work is celebrated for its sharp social commentary, exploring themes of class, identity, gender, politics, and power through richly detailed imagery and satirical wit.
Perry first gained recognition through his ceramic works, using the traditionally marginalised medium to challenge distinctions between fine art and craft. His vases and sculptures are densely layered with text and symbolism, transforming historical forms into platforms for contemporary critique. Alongside ceramics, his large-scale tapestries function as modern history paintings, weaving together autobiography, social observation, and political insight.
His signed limited edition prints and screenprints translate this complex visual language into accessible, highly collectible works, preserving the narrative density and cultural relevance of his larger projects. These fine art prints extend Perry's characteristic blend of ornament, humor, and social critique into editioned formats. A recurring element in Perry's practice is the use of alter egos, most notably Claire and Alan Measles, through which he examines masculinity, vulnerability, and self-expression.
Perry’s influence extends beyond the studio through major institutional exhibitions, including the Serpentine Galleries, the Bonnefanten Museum, and the National Portrait Gallery in London. His ability to combine technical mastery with cultural critique has cemented his status as a defining voice in contemporary British art.
