Grayson Perry tour ignites the Arnolfini galleries

Charismatic Grayson Perry enthralled invited guests at the preview of his new exhibition ‘The Most Popular Art Exhibition Ever!’ which has opened at the Arnolfini Art Gallery until 24 December.  In a preview to his exhibition, Grayson spoke to the invited dignitaries and guests about the intention and motivation behind his latest exhibition.  The works - in ceramics, metal, print, tapestry and painting - explore issues ranging from BREXIT and religion to masculinity and class.  Here Grayson explains to the audience how he produced the vase shown.  Starting with a hand-built coil pot, he added glazes, texts, more glazes and finishes.  He explained how his art is developed from ideas, phrases and images used by the British public and how we have more common interests than diverging ones.  This is the first time this art exhibition has been shown outside London.  Director Claire Doherty also encouraged visitors to the Arnolfini to participate in its ‘Imagine New Rules’ consultation that will inform the next stage of development for the Gallery;  it runs concurrently with the Grayson Perry exhibition.