20th Century Decorative Art & Design gallery
Grayson Perry had a difficult childhood with an abusive stepfather, and used art to create imaginary fantasy worlds into which he would escape with his teddy bear Alan Measles.
He realised he was a transvestite during his teens. His alter ego Claire often appears in his work and he frequently cross-dresses as Claire to make public appearances, most notably when collecting his Turner Prize in 2003. He lives in London with his wife and daughter.
Watch Kelly Boddington and Rob White discuss Grayson Perry and his work.