Grayson Perry

This display features the gallery's two recently purchased artworks by Grayson Perry: a large ceramic vase Jane Austen in E17 and one of his first major etchings, Print for a Politician.

Co-curated by The Creative Consultants, a group of young people aged 15-18, and artist Jim Medway, the display uses film, text and unusual objects to make links between these exciting contemporary artworks and rarely seen examples of historic costume, prints and ceramics from our collections.

You'll discover a collage of miscellaneous objects, such as a punk jacket, a regency dress, Tetley tea folk and Worcester porcelain, in addition to the works by Grayson Perry.

These eclectic objects have been chosen by our Creative Consultants to encourage exploration of themes in Grayson Perry's works including class politics and identity, art and craft, appearance and reality, old and new and labels and text.

The young people hope the display and these unusual items will inspire you to make your own connections, start new conversations and raise new questions about the artworks by Grayson Perry. 

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KünstlerInnen: Grayson Perry