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Suspicions have surfaced that underground artist Banksy may have infiltrated a spoof art competition in which the worst offering takes the spoils.
Judges of the Turnip Prize were alerted after unearthing a couple of none-too-subtle clues about one particular entry - it was suspiciously good and it was submitted by a mystery artist going only by the name 'Banksea'.
Under strict competition rules entrants hoping to walk away with the top prize must spend as little time on their "artwork" as possible.
But one of this year's contenders has a suspicious whiff of professionalism about it - and the judging panel are not impressed.
Left outside the home of organiser Trevor Prideaux in Wedmore, Somerset, the piece bears an uncanny resemblance to the work of the Bristol-born graffiti artist, Banksy
It shows a faceless figure holding a rocket launcher and firing a turnip over a pier and a emergency exit sign.
The notoriously secretive artist, who found fame with a series of politically-motivated paintings on city street walls, never confirms or denies if he is responsible for an artwork.
If it is a real Banksy it could be worth tens of thousands of pounds.
And therein lies the problem. The time and effort which has been invested in the artwork makes it a long shot for the coveted competition's top prize.
The Turnip Awards was created nine years ago to poke fun at the "pretentious" Turner prize and celebrates truly appalling art.
The winner of the 'trophy' a turnip nailed through a plank of wood, usually ends up in the hands of the entrant who has spent the least amount of time on it.
Mr Prideaux said he and his fellow judges would have to make a decision on whether to allow Banksea's effort into the competition.
"It does seem to be in Banksy's style and the fact it was left anonymously on my doorstep does add to the possibility that it could well be one of his," he said.
"But we do disqualify those who are perceived to have used too much effort.
"Someone has thought too much about this one and tried too hard. So for that reason it's not likely to win. The odds are very long on it.
"The judges will meet tonight to discuss the matter during the first round of the process."
The Banksea artwork is on display at the New Inn, Wedmore, where it faces stiff competition from a number of awful exhibits crafted by regulars at the pub.
They include Time Flies - a dead fly in an empty jar of thyme; Pay Per View -a blank piece of A4 paper from an artist called Blanksey; and Dog Gawn, which is simply a dog lead and a collar.
The winner will be announced on December 3 at the pub, before an audience of critics.
Judges of the Turnip Prize were alerted after unearthing a couple of none-too-subtle clues about one particular entry - it was suspiciously good and it was submitted by a mystery artist going only by the name 'Banksea'.
Under strict competition rules entrants hoping to walk away with the top prize must spend as little time on their "artwork" as possible.
But one of this year's contenders has a suspicious whiff of professionalism about it - and the judging panel are not impressed.
Left outside the home of organiser Trevor Prideaux in Wedmore, Somerset, the piece bears an uncanny resemblance to the work of the Bristol-born graffiti artist, Banksy
It shows a faceless figure holding a rocket launcher and firing a turnip over a pier and a emergency exit sign.
The notoriously secretive artist, who found fame with a series of politically-motivated paintings on city street walls, never confirms or denies if he is responsible for an artwork.
If it is a real Banksy it could be worth tens of thousands of pounds.
And therein lies the problem. The time and effort which has been invested in the artwork makes it a long shot for the coveted competition's top prize.
The Turnip Awards was created nine years ago to poke fun at the "pretentious" Turner prize and celebrates truly appalling art.
The winner of the 'trophy' a turnip nailed through a plank of wood, usually ends up in the hands of the entrant who has spent the least amount of time on it.
Mr Prideaux said he and his fellow judges would have to make a decision on whether to allow Banksea's effort into the competition.
"It does seem to be in Banksy's style and the fact it was left anonymously on my doorstep does add to the possibility that it could well be one of his," he said.
"But we do disqualify those who are perceived to have used too much effort.
"Someone has thought too much about this one and tried too hard. So for that reason it's not likely to win. The odds are very long on it.
"The judges will meet tonight to discuss the matter during the first round of the process."
The Banksea artwork is on display at the New Inn, Wedmore, where it faces stiff competition from a number of awful exhibits crafted by regulars at the pub.
They include Time Flies - a dead fly in an empty jar of thyme; Pay Per View -a blank piece of A4 paper from an artist called Blanksey; and Dog Gawn, which is simply a dog lead and a collar.
The winner will be announced on December 3 at the pub, before an audience of critics.
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