I went to London this week to do some research for a project that i am undertaking at university. I went to the Foundling Museum, Wellcome Collection and finally the Grayson Perry exhibition at the British Museum.
I was amazed at the complexity and variety of his work. This is a interesting, intelligent, amazingly crafted and thoughtful exhibition. I particularly liked his tapestry which filled the entire wall of one room. The complexity of colour, drawing and design was incredible. I also really appreciated his iron sculptures, especially the boat to float away into death on which contained items and objects that he wanted to take with him. Harking back to age old burial rites. His attention to detail is wonderful. Equally wonderful were the artefacts that he had selected from the British Museum's collection. Obviously the whole exhibition is like a homage to Alan Measles.
I was left pondering when I was listening to the radio about the queues to see the da Vinci show at the National Gallery, and feel that Grayson Perry is a contemporary artist that will stand the test of time and people will still be appreciating his work hundreds of years in the future.
Super photos, I especially like the one with heart on it, is it a key ?
ReplyDeleteYes ... Isn't it wonderful!! You could only photograph the motorbike as it was outside the main exhibition space. It was difficult to catch a moment when nobody was about!
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