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.
