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Painted and glazed ceramic multiple with rubber stopper. - With the Artist's logo on the underside. - From the edition of unknown size. // Grayson Perry’s Piggy Bank (2017) is a ceramic sculpture that merges traditional craft with contemporary social commentary. The piece, painted and glazed in blue and white, resembles a whimsical, stylized pig, complete with intricate decorative patterns. The body of the pig is adorned with words such as FEMALE, BLACK, URBAN, YOUNG, and HOPE, surrounded by geometric and botanical motifs that highlight Perry's interest in identity, politics, and societal labels. The rubber stopper at the bottom indicates its function as a piggy bank, transforming the sculpture into a utilitarian object. Perry’s distinctive logo is present on the underside, marking its authenticity. This work embodies his playful yet critical approach, using ceramics as a medium to engage with and provoke thought about contemporary social issues.
Piggy Bank, 2017
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Painted and glazed ceramic multiple with rubber stopper. - With the Artist's logo on the underside. - From the edition of unknown size. // Grayson Perry’s Piggy Bank (2017) is a ceramic sculpture that merges traditional craft with contemporary social commentary. The piece, painted and glazed in blue and white, resembles a whimsical, stylized pig, complete with intricate decorative patterns. The body of the pig is adorned with words such as FEMALE, BLACK, URBAN, YOUNG, and HOPE, surrounded by geometric and botanical motifs that highlight Perry's interest in identity, politics, and societal labels. The rubber stopper at the bottom indicates its function as a piggy bank, transforming the sculpture into a utilitarian object. Perry’s distinctive logo is present on the underside, marking its authenticity. This work embodies his playful yet critical approach, using ceramics as a medium to engage with and provoke thought about contemporary social issues.
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