To celebrate Turner Prize winner Grayson Perry’s exhibition ‘Tomb of Unknown Craftsman’ currently on at the British Museum, we are offering an exclusive 10% discount on his collection on CultureLabel…
Grayson Perry approached the British Museum with the idea of exhibiting his work alongside that of the craftwork of unknown artists held by the museum, ranging from figures of the ancient Egyptian god Amon-Ra to badges from the 1980s.
Grayson’s work uses the seductive qualities of ceramics, tapestry, metalwork and other art forms to make stealthy comments about societal injustices and hypocrisies, and to explore a variety of historical and contemporary themes. In the process he has sealed his place in the long legacy of craftsmanship and re-asserted the importance of the crafts in a contemporary world of mass production.
One of our favourites from the collection is his beautiful British Museum Map Silk Scarf, of which Grayson says:
“When working with the British Museum for my exhibition, I became very aware of the huge scope and scale of the institution. This map scarf is perhaps a very personal guide to the spirit of the place. I have characterised the museum here as a slightly tyrannical monster not unlike my dear old Teddy Bear, Alan Measles. I think of the BM as a friendly giant. He can get grouchy and cynical at times as he is constantly being besieged by visitors wielding cameras but above all it is a place of wonder and beauty and learning.”
The collection also includes tees, mugs and tote bags featuring the drawing by Grayson of The Kenilworth AM1, a motorbike on which he travelled during a ten day pilgrimage across Bavaria and is on display at the exhibition.
See Grayson Perry’s exhibition at the British Museum from the 6th of October 2011 to the 19th of February 2012 and check out his collection from the comfort of your own home on CultureLabel here.
