FIBER ON MY PATH ~ Grayson Perry Retrospective
EDINBURGH SCOTTISH NATIONAL GALLERY
CONTEMPORARY WING
Map of Truth and Beliefs, 2011. Made for an exhibit at the British Museum in 2011, pays homage to craftspeople who made exquisite works in the museum. They have become anonymous over decades and centuries. Center medallion is a floor plan of the British Museum.
Vote Alan Measles for God, 2007
Alan Measles was Mr. Perry’s childhood teddy bear and his friend. This wool tapestry glorifies ‘Mr. Measles’ as a savior 2007. Who could argue until we know his platform?
Personal Creation Myth 2007
Glazed ceramics display Grayson Perry’s signature style of art. He works in a breadth of mediums. His style is based on research and clever resolutions.
The Annunciation of the Virgin Deal
From the title, it seems to be related to Christianity. However, Perry’s story is of a mid-century modern home, and a business transaction. Detail below.
Godfather 2007 Another medium Perry uses is oil painted cast iron
Britain is Best, 2014 is Perry’s foray into hand embroidery. It is a comment on the actions and consequences between England and Norther Ireland.
Sacred Tribal Artefact (detail below), 2023. A tapestry inspired by Persian Rugs and American Folk Art. Grayson Perry thinks deeply about his subjects. Space in this blog is not adequate to do justice to his inspirations, decisions and his finished works. Descriptions here are only a snippet of his writings.
