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Magical Thinking, 2024

Colour silkscreen with seven colours on bespoke 410gsm Somerset-sized Radiant White Rough Textured M-R 100% cotton paper
Signed by the artist, lower margin on recto and numbered

68 x 54.4 cm

87 x 73 cm – Framed

Edition of 1163

“Magical Thinking” is a silkscreen print by British artist Grayson Perry, created in collaboration with Avant Arte to support the Contemporary Art Society (CAS).
The artwork draws inspiration from a painting by Cornelis de Vos at the Wallace Collection in London. Perry reimagines de Vos’ unidentified subject, placing them within a composition influenced by traditional Russian lubki—a style of popular print characterized by bold graphics and narratives. The piece is adorned with a constellation of words and symbols, reflecting the concept of ‘magical thinking,’ which refers to the subjective and mystical ways individuals interpret reality.

Grayson Perry RA

Grayson Perry started pottery lessons at the Central Institute, his first exhibition was in London. He developed motifs and images that conveyed his feelings for sadomasochism, bandage and transvestism. He was awarded the Turner Prize in 2003, the first time it was ever given to a ceramic artist.