Grayson Perry is an extremely successful and very well respected  English contemporary artist, writer and broadcaster.

He is considered something of a National Treasure who is known for his ceramic vases, tapestries and as well as his observations of the contemporary arts scene.  Winner of the prestigious  Tate Gallery’s Turner Prize, and also named as one of 100 Most Influential people in British culture, this quintessential English eccentric has also established a considerable reputation for dissecting British “prejudices, fashions and foibles”.

He is also the only cross-dresser who has worn womens clothing to Buckingham Palace to meet Prince Charles who on behalf  the Queen invested Perry with the honor of Companion of British Empire for Services To The Arts.

Perry’s TV appearances have introduced himself and his work to much wide audience (albeit mainly in the UK) enabling a whole dialogue about transvestism  and de-mystifying it for the general public.  Its his frankness and considerable a charm that has made him a well-loved media star winning two Royal Television Society Awards and two BAFTA’s along the way.

Here are some links for to catch up on his work : trust us , you will soon be hooked :

All In The Best Possible Taste With Grayson Perry 
Why Men Wear Dresses
Grayson Perry All Man (2016)
Grayson Perry: Rites of Passage
Grayson Perry: Who Are You?

Perry started cross-dressing at the age of 15, and frequently appears in public dressed as a woman and his female alter-ego “Claire”.  He designs  many of Claire’s outfits himself, but also  fashion students at Central Saint Martins Art college in London take part in an annual competition to design new dresses for Claire. In fact in 2017/2018 the Walker Art Gallery in Liverpool mounted as exhibition, Making Himself Claire: Grayson Perry’s Dresses.

Now in these days of self-distancing Perry is about to start what we think could be one of the most glorious online projects that will add such a spark to our home exiles. He Is launching a new TV Show to teach Art Classes During Lockdown which  will encourage people to begin, bolster and finesse their arty expertise.

Perry will be chatting to a number of infamous artists about their various creative processes, and teaching us,  how to sculpt, draw and paint.  Whether you have an ‘artistic bent’ (!) or not, we know Perry’s Art Class Shows will be a real ‘must see’.

The Show is being produced by Channel 4 AND as soon as we know how and and where you can view it,  we’ll let you know.