Turnip Prize Four on the shortlist in spoof art contest
THE shortlist for the “world famous” Turnip Prize has been revealed – with entries acknowledging the death of the Queen and the war in Ukraine.
The annual spoof award goes to someone who has “created something that they perceive to be c**p art using the least amount of effort possible”.
Organiser Trevor Prideaux, of The New Inn in Wedmore, Somerset, said this year’s award had attracted 69 entries.
The shortlisted entries are:
» RIP Elizabeth the 2nd – a torn second-class stamp by Charlie King
» Cue Jumpers – a pool cue with two small jumpers attached, by Lie Instate » Red Tape – a reel of red insulation tape by .Gov
» Ukraine – a yellow crane carrying a yew sprig by Ivor Bolshoi Liebherr.
Mr Prideaux said: “The world famous Turnip Prize has been running for 24 years.
“This year we have received 69 entries. We have ordered a second skip.”
The competition pokes fun at modern art’s most important award, the Turner Prize. It began in 1999 as a response to Tracey Emin’s unmade bed, which was exhibited at the Tate Gallery that year.
Winners of the competition, organised by the Somerset pub, receive an actual turnip attached to a wooden base. This year’s winner will be named online on December 7.