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Grayson Perry — Angel of the South
Grayson Perry

Angel of the South

2005

A towering, elaborately decorated ceramic vase by British artist Grayson Perry, "Angel of the South" blends Perry's signature folk-art aesthetic with bold, intricate imagery drawn from contemporary British culture and identity. The work likely features Perry's characteristic layered narratives, combining text, figures, and symbolic motifs fired and etched into the glazed surface. As a counterpoint to Antony Gormley's iconic "Angel of the North," Perry's piece reimagines the idea of a northern landmark through his distinctly personal and provocative artistic lens.

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Grayson Perry, Angel of the South, 2005

A towering, elaborately decorated ceramic vase by British artist Grayson Perry, "Angel of the South" blends Perry's signature folk-art aesthetic with bold, intricate imagery drawn from contemporary British culture and identity. The work likely features Perry's characteristic layered narratives, combining text, figures, and symbolic motifs fired and etched into the glazed surface. As a counterpoint to Antony Gormley's iconic "Angel of the North," Perry's piece reimagines the idea of a northern landmark through his distinctly personal and provocative artistic lens.

Year
2005
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Angelical Subject, Outsider Influence, Cultural Commentary, Male Artist, Mixed Media, Allegorical Subject, British Artist, Ceramic Art, Contemporary Artist, Provocative Tone, Figurative Art, Contemporary Art, Turner Prize Winner, Symbolic Imagery, Vibrant Colors

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