"Perry combines various techniques as a "guerrilla tactic", using the approachable medium of pottery to provoke thought." (wikipedia) ... "..creativity is in us all - and it's good for our minds and spirits." (The Independent) ...Award winner at Koestler Trust exhibition (Art By Offenders, 2011), accomplished sculptor Grayson Perry listens to guests' deepest inspirations and the crew captures some touching real-time moments in Grayson's Art Club (Prime, BBC, 2021). Former guerilla artist slash cross dresser Perry is teamed with candid dialogue from Philippa Perry in this 60-something docu-romp as reality TV sleeper. The result, an earnest, spiritually and holistically warm vibe suitable for making your big screen also your family room mentor on all things visually creative, while keeping it all going as the entertainment babysitter for pandemic era purposes. Basically rock n roll Grandpa and Grandma are veteran, skillful visual impressionists (painters, sculptors of modern art); quirky, irreverent in the way your better grandparents should be if they were this progressive-minded and talented. The duo's sheer creative output attracts heavy local artists like Boy George and many others, at which point the brilliant competence overflows. Imagine spending an afternoon with John Cleese and his transvestite significant other who frets around the studio in this prankster emotional condition resembling the personality of Roger Waters and one gets the general idea. Notwithstanding Grayson's shrill, Dickensian satirical cackle punctuating the difficulty in finding comedic pace in utterly candid, homey reality mocku-drama, the utter beauty of artistic curiosity and this peaceful, experienced understanding of visual art and philosophy that is at hand shines however as per the talented and smart Perrys. A quality sheen of high-tech camera work, editing and direction, top notch professional production from Swan Films brings an exquisite finishing touch making this release quite palatable indeed. Like Chevy Chase, or Conan O'Brian for that matter, notoriously difficult live film comedy sketch is simple and easy when witty, intelligent talent is present. Speaking of X-mas presents, this one is a go, captain. Ten thumbs up for spiritually nutritious TV fare.
Review of Grayson's Art Club
