But Darling….. Is It Art?
So this years Turner Prize, whose aim is “to promote public discussion of new developments in contemporary British art” (& the small matter of a Gregory Peck for £20,000) goes to one Grayson Perry
who is apparently known as the art world’s favourite transvestite – uh?
Perry, turned up to the awards ceremony as his alter ego, one Claire Judges, sporting a patterned lilac satin knee length dress, with a high waist & puffed sleeves. I am sure that as you can see, it was a quality moment for everyone.
It seems that our cross-dressing little artist “uses decorative art techniques including ceramics and textiles to depict his own life and social habits in harshly frank style”, such as vases decorated with pictures of sex & child abuse – nice! Previous ‘works’ include the tasteful “We’ve Found the Body of Your Child” in which a grieving mother is shown next to the body of a baby, as a man who is clearly the murderer, walks away.
The man who oversees and is responsible for all of this nonsense,
Sir Nicholas Serota - his take is that they "admired his use of the traditions of ceramics and drawing in his uncompromising engagement with personal and social concerns".
Has the World gone mad or is it just me??
So not wishing to miss out on an easy £20k, here is a sneak preview of my entry for next years competition. Entitled, “Thursday Night Out” it is a montage, fusing a still life pastiche with performance art.
It starts with.........
“Claret” – a study of hand & bottle, locked in a tension of opposites.
It continues with “Beer” – a witty spoof of a working man’s night out, which blends seamlessly into “Curry”; where the artist attempts to consume an entire portion of Chicken Napalm – a dish so hot that it has never been eaten by anyone other than the indefatigable Sergeants of Ropers Light Horse; and culminates with “Aftermath: The Ring of Fire”
And who says that I wouldn’t suffer for my Art? Anyway, must dash now, I'm off to do a satitical mime outside the Bank of England.........however, any suggestions for alternative exhibits gratefully accepted.
Comments
To prepare for the "Ring of Fire", you may want to add the "Tissue in Freezer".
Posted by: TNAR | December 11, 2003 12:51 PM
So what about the crap (literally in one case) that is proposed for the fourth plinth in Trafalgar Square http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/london/3307969.stm - Oh wise one what would you suggest for this plinth?
Equestrian statues of British Empire heroes occupy the three other corners of London's most famous square
The choice includes a car covered with bird droppings, a statue of a handicapped, pregnant woman, a sculpture of anti-war demonstrators and a pigeon hotel.
http://www.fourthplinth.co.uk/ has it all.
Posted by: An Englishman | December 11, 2003 4:43 PM
I'm surprised that such "talented" people can get their own Turner Prize by taking ordinary items and turning them into shitty art.
Even someone born with half a brain would look down on these people
Here in the U.S. usually people like this Grayson Perry would be on the street sides doing tricks for their fix money.
The world must have surely gone mad. But hey, look up a little. These people are only hurting themselves with their f*cked up ways.
Posted by: Zephz1 | December 11, 2003 5:08 PM
For the 4th plinth, I have a suggestion. A statue of one of Britain's WWII heroes: Winston Churchill, Air Marshall Dowding of Fighter Command, etc. That will be better than the other options put forward.
Posted by: Dan | December 12, 2003 4:31 PM