Grayson Perry’s Illustrations

Above is a vase decorated by Perry called, ‘Over the rain-bow’.

Although Grayson Perry's work refers to several ceramic traditions, including Greek pottery and folk art. Perry challenges the idea, understood in the craft tradition, that pottery is merely decorative or practical and cannot express ideas. He uses a complex surface on his ceramic pieces using many techniques and methods giving his illustrations more interest. They are also very personal as they communicate his ideas about gender and society through pottery. This for me implies that the ceramic pieces are not to be viewed as merely for decorative effect but to give meaning and importance, which is something I would like to achieve with my illustration in textile. 

Below is an example of Grayson Perry's work