Who is Alan Measles?

Called Alan Measles, the teddy was named after his best friend and neighbour. The “Measles” part came from Alan’s comforting presence when Perry, aged three, was ill in bed with measles. Alan became Grayson’s “perfect role model” – he claims that he still tries to live up to him.

Does Grayson Perry have a child?

Flo Perry
Grayson Perry/Children

Where did Grayson Perry attend school?

King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford
University of PortsmouthColchester Institute Braintree Campus
Grayson Perry/Education

When is Grayson Perry’s birthday?

March 24, 1960 (age 61 years)
Grayson Perry/Date of birth

Grayson Perry, (born March 24, 1960, Chelmsford, Essex, England), British potter who embedded in his work images of violence and other disturbing social issues.

Where is Grayson’s house?

Wrabness
Drawing on the unique qualities of Essex, the house, situated in Wrabness, is a remarkable combination of quirky architectural motifs and specially commissioned works by Grayson Perry.

What is Grayson Perry inspired by?

According to accounts, Perry based his art on his childhood. His father left home after his mother had an affair, and his step-father was abusive. He says he began to create a fantasy world based around his teddy bear Alan Measles.

Is Grayson Perry Male or female?

There is a strong autobiographical element in his work, in which images of Perry as “Claire”, his female alter-ego, and “Alan Measles”, his childhood teddy bear, often appear….Grayson Perry.

What’s Grayson Perry’s wife called?

Philippa Perrym. 1992
Grayson Perry/Wife

Is Grayson Perry on twitter?

Grayson Perry (@Alan_Measles) | Twitter.

Can you stay in Grayson Perry’s house?

The public will be able stay inside, and short-term lets will be allotted through a ballot system open until midnight on 26 May. The building is split into four segments that increase in scale, like a retractable telescope, as it slopes back onto the plot towards the estuary.

Can you visit a house for Essex?

The ballot for A House for Essex is now open for stays in December 2017 to February 2018, entries close at midnight, October 26, 2017.