Punter Fleeced In Turnip Prize Sale
December 23, 2008 by John Fiddes · Leave a Comment
The winning entry from The Turnip Prize 2008, “Fleeced” by Ivor Prance, has been bought at private auction for an undisclosed two figure sum by Daniel Berg, of London, England.
Reclusive and eccentric millionaire student Berg commented “I feel very privileged to have bought the piece; I have never bought an artwork before, let alone the winning entry of such a critically acclaimed competition”.
Rumoured to be a clever way of shoring up his off-shore asset portfolio during the turbulent economic times the nouveau collector does not expect it to be a wasted investment. “It’s worth its weight in shark-tanks. With this purchase I’ve secured a comfortable life for myself and my future family including grandkids”.
The work will not be public display in the near future, “I will be displaying it on the shelf in my bedroom. I hope it will always remind me of the plight of John Sergeant and to never take what I have for granted.” The proceeds of the sale will be donated to Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance.
Banksy Art By Ryan Piccolo
December 23, 2008 by John Fiddes · Leave a Comment
This art offers an amazing out-of-this-world experience for those who are lucky enough to view it. At the same time, it is often controversial for the reason that it often takes on some form of political satire. Banksy is also someone who doesn’t look to rules to dictate where his art should go. Sometimes, the expression of art can simply not be held back.
‘A New Beginning 2009′
December 16, 2008 by John Fiddes · Leave a Comment
Lloyd Gill is going to curate a new exhibition for next year. The title of this exhibition is ‘A new beginning 2009′ and will act as a collective of change in how artists work, think and feel about their art. This exhibition of recent graduates and mid career artists will focus on developments within their individual practice and what their outlook is on 2009! The collective of change will process developments in Philosophical understandings and ideological fundamentals of each artist.
The Pewter Collection
December 12, 2008 by John Fiddes · Leave a Comment
Stunning Life-Like Horse Sculptures
December 9, 2008 by John Fiddes · Leave a Comment
From a distance they are the embodiment of equine grace, three creatures ready to burst into a gallop across the sands. Only on closer examination are they revealed to be sculptures made, incredibly, from driftwood. They were created by artist Heather Jansch, whose individual works take up to three years to produce and fetch up to £55,000
The Turnip Prize Winner 2008
December 3, 2008 by John Fiddes · Leave a Comment
Prancing Sergeant Scoops Turnip Prize! This year’s prize has been awarded to Ivor Prance for his work entitled “Fleeced” (A piece of sheep’s wool) at a ceremony held at The New Inn, Wedmore, Somerset. The award was made in front of a packed art loving audience, TV cameramen and photographers cheered when the winner marched across the gallery to accept the prize, a turnip mounted on a six-inch nail. Organisers said, “They were delighted with the lack of effort taken to create the work.” Ivor Prance (69 former army sergeant from Worth, Nr Wookey, Somerset) said, “I have entered this most coveted art award on several occasions and I really feel that the lack of effort this year has really paid off, I knew the moment I came up with the idea I could pull the wool over the judges eyes” Ivor who describes his work as “fluffy, furry and flocculent” added, “the work took no time at all to create, I picked it off of a barbed wire fence whilst thinking how the voting public and unsuccessful competitors must feel after John Sergeant’s controversial exit from Strictly Come Dancing”
