Grayson Perry

About

Known for his pottery and tapestries, this cross-dressing visual artist often included images of his female identity, "Claire," in his artwork. His work tends to dissect British customs and prejudices. 

Before Fame

While attending the King Edward VI Grammar School in Chelmsford, Essex, England, he spent his free time building model airplanes.

Trivia

During his teens, he became an open transvestite and was also involved in the English punk scene. He has garnered more than 190,000 followers on his alanmeasles Instagram account. 

Family Life

He and his wife, English psychologist Philippa Perry, welcomed a daughter, Florence, in 1992.

Associated With

He was, at one point, a roommate of Culture Club vocalist Boy George.