Sir Grayson Perry
(1960-), ArtistSitter in 10 portraits
Artist of 1 portrait
Born in Chelmsford, Essex, Perry studied fine art at Portsmouth College of Art (1979-82) and undertook pottery classes at the Central Institute from 1983. He was included in Young Contemporaries at the ICA in 1981, exhibited Guerrilla Tactics at the Barbican (2002), won the 2003 Turner Prize and was awarded an OBE in 2013. His practice primarily involves working with ceramics, but has extended to include textiles and printmaking, through which he challenges traditional notions concerning the artist's status versus that of the artisan. His work explores a variety of contemporary and historical themes, offering a direct commentary on societal injustices and hypocrisies.
The Perry Family (Flo Perry; Philippa Perry; Sir Grayson Perry)
by Martin Parr
pigment print, 2012
On display in Room 33 on Floor 0 at the National Portrait Gallery
NPG P2086
by Sir Grayson Perry
etching from four plates, artist's proof, 2013
NPG 6998
James Birch; Sir Grayson Perry
by Matthew R. Lewis
bromide print, 1985
NPG x200868
by Matthew R. Lewis
glossy bromide print on card, September 1988
NPG x200847
by Matthew R. Lewis
glossy bromide print, September 1988
NPG x200848
by Matthew R. Lewis
glossy bromide print, September 1988
NPG x200849
by Matthew R. Lewis
glossy bromide print, late 1980s
NPG x200850
by Matthew R. Lewis
glossy bromide print, September 1988
NPG x200864
by Richard Ansett
chromogenic print, 18 September 2013
NPG x139888
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