“I enjoyed the thought that hovering behind my work is a unifying belief system, just as there is behind Egyptian or Ancient Greek art. It just happens that the person who thought up the belief system behind my work is still around - ie, me.”

English artist, writer, broadcaster, performer, drag act and singer

Sir Grayson Perry is an English artist, writer, broadcaster, performer, drag act and singer. He is known for work that spans ceramics, tapestries and public commentary, and for his sharp attention to the contemporary arts world. His practice includes drag, ceramic vases and tapestries, alongside writing and broadcasting. He is also noted for his observations of British prejudices, fashions and foibles, which often give his work its satirical edge.