Grayson Perry has an interesting insight into the art world and life in general, as a person he is humorous bridging on sarcastic and he captures an audience with a quiet confidence that makes him personable and relatable, despite his unique lifestyle.
From his talk at my university I learnt a number of things some of which pop up in everyday life others I feel have helped opened my eyes a little more:
Firstly don’t take art to seriously, as 'art' is made in the eye of the beholder as Perry explained that for a while he struggled to be counted as an artist as he made his ceramic works critics said that he wasn’t an artist he was a craftsman, which in my opinion is like an artist but involves actual skill, while an 'artist' can create work that mainly lives though the process of thought.
Secondly mistakes can make the best works, he said that he could work from morning till dusk for a week and in his opinion his work still may not be good enough, we have to push ourselves to improve as you know your own capabilities better than anyone.
And finally you know you have made it when you have your own gift shop.
His latest exhibition was at the British Museum, "The Tomb of the Unknown Craftsman".
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