Colour silkscreen on bespoke 410gsm Somerset Tub Sized Radiant White Rough Textured M-R 100% cotton paper. 
2024.
68 x 54.4 cm. 
Edition of 1163.
Signed and numbered. 
 
Magical Thinking began when Grayson encountered a painting by Cornelis de Vos at the Wallace Collection in London. In a graphic composition inspired by traditional Russian lubki, he surrounds his own version of de Vos' unidentified subject with a constellation of words and symbols. The work's title references the layer of mystical subjectivity through which we each engage with reality.
 
Grayson Perry (b.1960) is an English artist renowned for his diverse body of work, including ceramics, tapestries, and prints. He is celebrated for his exploration of themes such as identity, gender, social status, and sexuality, often incorporating autobiographical elements into his art. Perry frequently depicts his female alter ego, ‘Claire’, and his childhood teddy bear, ‘Alan Measles’, in his pieces, blending his personal narrative with broader societal commentary. In 2003, Perry was awarded the prestigious Turner Prize, marking his significant impact on contemporary art. His works are held in major institutions, including the Tate and the V&A Museum in London. In October 2017, Perry’s ceramic vase ‘I Want To Be An Artist’ sold at Christie's in London for £623,000, setting a new auction record for the artist.