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Grayson Perry — c. 1985
Grayson Perry

c. 1985

A hand-painted earthenware tile by Grayson Perry, created around 1985, showcases the artist's early mastery of ceramic craft through expressive brown paintwork and intricate knife-engraved detailing. The glazed surface reveals Perry's characteristically raw and personal visual language, merging traditional tile-making techniques with an unconventional artistic sensibility. This unique work offers a rare glimpse into the formative period of one of Britain's most celebrated contemporary artists.

Medium
Unique earthenware tile painted in brown with knife engraving and glaze.

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Evening & Day Editions

June 9, 2016

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Grayson Perry, c. 1985

A hand-painted earthenware tile by Grayson Perry, created around 1985, showcases the artist's early mastery of ceramic craft through expressive brown paintwork and intricate knife-engraved detailing. The glazed surface reveals Perry's characteristically raw and personal visual language, merging traditional tile-making techniques with an unconventional artistic sensibility. This unique work offers a rare glimpse into the formative period of one of Britain's most celebrated contemporary artists.

Medium
Unique earthenware tile painted in brown with knife engraving and glaze.
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Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Studio Pottery, Earthenware Tile, Outsider Art Influence, Confessional Art, Male Artist, British Artist, Ceramic Art, Ceramic Work, Brown Tones, Contemporary Artist, Outsider Art, Knife Engraving, Engraved Art, Figurative Art, Late 20th Century, Earthenware, Craft Movement, Engraved Tile, Glazed Tile

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