Reliquary - Grayson Perry
Unsigned
Hand-painted ceramic fragment in incised metal reliquary hinged pendant casing with glass front casing, with waxed leather cord, original cloth pouch and card presentation box
The ceramic fragment contained within each individual case is unique.
From the limited edition of 1200 pieces
2009
Metal Reliquary box 8cm x 5cm x 2cm
Originally commissioned as part of a limited edition for sale in the Tate Modern shop. The initial 2009 edition comprised 1200 pieces and was followed up in 2012 with a second edition of 1000.
This Reliquary is accompanied by the waxed leather necklace cord, a cotton pouch, the original presentation box and the artist’s statement card that reads as follows:
“I think that the way we look at art comes from religion. We go to special buildings to stare at significant and precious things. We feel it is good for us. Tate Modern is a 21st century cathedral. Artists are saints and holy fools. Here is a relic of one of them to take home from your pilgrimage. Grayson Perry".
Unsigned
Hand-painted ceramic fragment in incised metal reliquary hinged pendant casing with glass front casing, with waxed leather cord, original cloth pouch and card presentation box
The ceramic fragment contained within each individual case is unique.
From the limited edition of 1200 pieces
2009
Metal Reliquary box 8cm x 5cm x 2cm
Originally commissioned as part of a limited edition for sale in the Tate Modern shop. The initial 2009 edition comprised 1200 pieces and was followed up in 2012 with a second edition of 1000.
This Reliquary is accompanied by the waxed leather necklace cord, a cotton pouch, the original presentation box and the artist’s statement card that reads as follows:
“I think that the way we look at art comes from religion. We go to special buildings to stare at significant and precious things. We feel it is good for us. Tate Modern is a 21st century cathedral. Artists are saints and holy fools. Here is a relic of one of them to take home from your pilgrimage. Grayson Perry".
Unsigned
Hand-painted ceramic fragment in incised metal reliquary hinged pendant casing with glass front casing, with waxed leather cord, original cloth pouch and card presentation box
The ceramic fragment contained within each individual case is unique.
From the limited edition of 1200 pieces
2009
Metal Reliquary box 8cm x 5cm x 2cm
Originally commissioned as part of a limited edition for sale in the Tate Modern shop. The initial 2009 edition comprised 1200 pieces and was followed up in 2012 with a second edition of 1000.
This Reliquary is accompanied by the waxed leather necklace cord, a cotton pouch, the original presentation box and the artist’s statement card that reads as follows:
“I think that the way we look at art comes from religion. We go to special buildings to stare at significant and precious things. We feel it is good for us. Tate Modern is a 21st century cathedral. Artists are saints and holy fools. Here is a relic of one of them to take home from your pilgrimage. Grayson Perry".
Sir Grayson Perry (1960) is best known for his ceramics, which draw on both the aesthetics of classical pottery and on contemporary iconography.
He often references his feminine alter ego “Claire,” who has appeared throughout the rest of his extensive oeuvre as well—Perry also makes textiles, sculptures, and installations, and he has written graphic novels and spearheaded a broadcast television program. Some of Perry’s major themes include the roles of gender, class, taste, and religion in contemporary life, particularly in the United Kingdom. Perry studied at Portsmouth Polytechnic (now the University of Portsmouth) and quickly became ingrained in Britain’s contemporary art scene. He has exhibited in London, New York, Paris, Amsterdam, Rome, and beyond. He won the Turner Prize in 2003.