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Grayson Perry — Map of Truth and Beliefs
Grayson Perry

Map of Truth and Beliefs

2011

"Map of Truth and Beliefs" is a richly detailed wool and cotton tapestry by the celebrated British artist Grayson Perry, rendered in his characteristically vibrant and irreverent style. The work draws on the visual language of historical cartography, weaving together a complex landscape populated with symbols, text, and imagery that chart the contradictions and convictions of contemporary belief systems. Perry uses the traditional craft of tapestry to subvert expectations, transforming a domestic and decorative medium into a sharp commentary on ideology, identity, and the stories we tell ourselves.

Medium
wool and cotton tapestry

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20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale

October 5, 2017

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Grayson Perry, Map of Truth and Beliefs, 2011

"Map of Truth and Beliefs" is a richly detailed wool and cotton tapestry by the celebrated British artist Grayson Perry, rendered in his characteristically vibrant and irreverent style. The work draws on the visual language of historical cartography, weaving together a complex landscape populated with symbols, text, and imagery that chart the contradictions and convictions of contemporary belief systems. Perry uses the traditional craft of tapestry to subvert expectations, transforming a domestic and decorative medium into a sharp commentary on ideology, identity, and the stories we tell ourselves.

Medium
wool and cotton tapestry
Year
2011
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Woven Medium, Thought Provoking, Tapestry, Muted Earth Tones, Male Artist, Conceptual Art, Postmodern, Celebrated Artist, British Artist, Rich Colors, Symbolic Subject Matter, Contemporary Artist, Thought-Provoking Mood, Map Imagery, Wool And Cotton, Map Format, Turner Prize Winner, Textile Art, Symbolic Imagery, Symbolic Narrative

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