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Grayson Perry Art For Sale
Grayson Perry is one of the most prolific British artists of his generation working across tapestry, ceramics and printed editions. His works challenge social constructs & create emotionally charged, often self reflected, scenes which queston & poke fun at the aspects of society we often ignore. Discover Grayson Perry Art for sale at Guy Hepner, Perry dealers since 2008.Explore Grayson Perry prints for sale below.
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Selfie With Political Causes, 2018Etching27 1/8 x 40 1/8 in
69 x 102 cmEdition of 68Series: Works On PaperCopyright The ArtistGrayson Perry’s Selfie With Political Causes (2018) is a striking and satirical work that combines vivid color, intricate detail, and sharp social commentary. Known for his fearless engagement with politics,...Grayson Perry’s Selfie With Political Causes (2018) is a striking and satirical work that combines vivid color, intricate detail, and sharp social commentary. Known for his fearless engagement with politics, identity, and class, Perry here places himself at the center of a chaotic visual allegory that critiques contemporary political discourse and the performative nature of activism in the digital age.
The artwork depicts a figure—stylized and garishly dressed in green—riding an oversized, fantastical motorcycle. The wheels, inscribed with loaded terms like Sexism, Racism, Equality, Democracy, and Free Speech, represent the cyclical and interconnected struggles of modern society. The mechanical heart of the bike, pulsing with arteries and pipes, seems overloaded with slogans and contradictions, a reflection of how political causes are consumed, commodified, and broadcast in a world driven by media and self-promotion.
The title itself, Selfie With Political Causes, underscores Perry’s critique: in an age where social justice is often filtered through social media, activism can be reduced to performance, with individuals aligning themselves with causes for visibility rather than genuine change. The lurid palette—electric greens, neon yellows, and hot pinks—captures both the spectacle and superficiality of this phenomenon.
Yet Perry balances satire with sincerity. By riding this chaotic contraption, the artist implicates himself in the same system, acknowledging that no one is immune to the contradictions of modern political engagement. As in much of his work, he highlights the tensions between earnest belief and performative action, between the desire for equality and the structures that perpetuate inequality.
Through its visual overload and biting humor, Selfie With Political Causes exemplifies Perry’s ability to use traditional craft techniques—here, printmaking with meticulous detail—to explore urgent contemporary themes. It stands as both a critique of the political spectacle and a recognition of the messy, unavoidable entanglement between personal identity, politics, and culture.
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"My art is not a coup de grce. Its a war of attrition."
Whether across prints, ceramics, tapestries of originals Grayon Perry’s ability to weave rich narratives and stories knows no bounds. Raised in a working-class household, Perry's early life experiences greatly influenced his artistic perspective and has seen Perry receive widespread acclaim for his thought-provoking and provocative exploration of themes such as identity, gender, class, and cultural stereotypes.
Perry's work often incorporate bright colors and intricate designs, and have become emblematic of his folkloric artistic style. He gained particular attention for his series of vases, which subvert traditional notions of masculinity and femininity by combining images of motorcycles, cartoons, and sexual imagery. These pieces, along with his other extensive body of tapestries, lithographs and prints, challenge viewers to reconsider their preconceptions about gender and societal norms.
The 2003 Turner Prize winner artist is equally as well known for his thoughtful and insightful contributions as a broadcaster where his wit, charm and intelligence are as evident as they are in his art. Perry’s skill as an artist lies in his ability to distill complex issues into a series of vignettes which combine playful elements with daily life and subversive motifs which pke fun at and critique.
No talk of Perry is complete without a nod to his cross-dressing alter ego, Claire, who appears in public appearances, performances and in his often autobiographical art. Through Claire, Perry further explores themes of identity and self-expression, challenging conventional ideas of masculinity and femininity.
Throughout his career, Perry has received numerous awards and honors for his contributions to contemporary art, including the Turner Prize in 2003, making him the first ceramic artist to win the prestigious award. He was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in 2013 for his services to contemporary art.
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