The Changeling, 2026
9 colour silkscreen on bespoke 410gsm Somerset White Rough Textured M-R 100% cotton paperEdition of 463
75 x 60.2 cm
29 5/8 x 23 3/4 inches
The Changeling is a vivid artwork that portrays changeling folklore when a child is swapped by malevolent spirits – reinterpreted by the artist for the digital age. Grayson Perry describes the artwork as intentionally “quite disturbing”, reflecting on how digital culture and AI are callously shaping our sense of self. His newly imagined changeling challenges us to rethink identity, belonging, and what truly makes us human. It sits in contrast to the stories and lives of foundlings, children ‘found’ and cared for by supportive communities.
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