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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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Our Town, 2022Etching43 x 63 3/8 in
109.2 x 161 cmEdition of 68Series: Works On PaperCopyright The ArtistGrayson Perry’s Our Town (2022) is a striking etching that reimagines the format of a traditional town map as a satirical reflection of contemporary British identity and culture. With bold...Grayson Perry’s Our Town (2022) is a striking etching that reimagines the format of a traditional town map as a satirical reflection of contemporary British identity and culture. With bold red, blue, and purple tones, the composition reads like a civic cartography, but instead of streets and landmarks, the map is inscribed with social labels, cultural references, and ideological signposts that chart the divisions and contradictions of modern life.
At first glance, the work mimics the clarity and order of a bird’s-eye view town plan. Yet Perry subverts this familiarity by populating the map with names such as Little England, Cool, PhD, Me Me Me, Sincerity, Chaos, and Sanity. These labels suggest not only physical places but also states of mind, generational traits, and cultural territories. The juxtaposition of areas like Extremis and Apathy with Sincerity and Nice underscores the tensions between political engagement, social disconnection, and personal authenticity in the current age.
As in much of Perry’s work, humor is a vehicle for critique. The absurdity of navigating a town made up of Awks, Contraria, and Identaria both amuses and unsettles, reminding viewers how identity politics, consumer branding, and social performance have become the landmarks of our time. The etched map becomes a mirror held up to society, one that reflects the fragmentation of national identity into competing cultural zones.
Executed in etching, a medium deeply tied to historical traditions of political satire and social commentary, Our Town draws a line between Perry’s contemporary vision and the long history of artists such as Hogarth and Gillray, who similarly used printmaking to expose hypocrisies and absurdities. Perry’s choice of saturated, almost patriotic colors—red, white, and blue—further sharpens the commentary, evoking both national pride and its contradictions in post-Brexit Britain.
Our Town ultimately reads as both map and metaphor: a visual satire of how communities define themselves, how divisions manifest geographically and ideologically, and how the individual navigates the contradictions of collective identity. By turning the language of cartography into cultural critique, Perry transforms the act of looking at a map into an act of reflection on the complexity and comedy of contemporary life.
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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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