“My job is to notice things that other people don’t notice.”

Published by Museum of Contemporary Art Australia, February 2016, the book: ‘Grayson Perry; My pretty little art career’ is immediately false in its representation of its content.
The title conveys the idea that it is an autobiography written by Perry himself, as the use of the word “My” appears in the title and the quote I have written above. However, as you actually begin to read, they find that this book is a collection of anecdotes, facts and opinions of Perry’s work written by people such as Rachel Kent and Louisa Buck, and only a small, ten page section is written by Grayson Perry where the style of writing does change to that of an autobiography.

It could be argued that the care and artistic attention make this book incredibly aesthetically pleasing and this aspect is what can get a reader hooked.
After reading this book it is enjoyable to notice how it is put together. Not only does the title and the quote fool the reader, but it also implies pretentiousness; as if Perry is saying that the human race is oblivious to its surroundings and he is not – he notices things that others do not.

Whereas in truth this book has a very grounded atmosphere, it isn’t difficult to read or understand. This book about a man who creates art and enjoys doing so. Therefore the quote is brought to life through this book, as it has been put together in a way that makes the unnoticeable nature and humour that is apparent throughout; noticeable.

Bibliography: Grayson Perry: My pretty little art career, published February 2016 by Museum of Contemporary Art Australia.