BBC MOCK TURNER PRIZE

In a swipe at the much-maligned Turner Prize - for which past criticisms can be seen here and here, the BBC decided to set up their own alternative Mock Turner Prize.

Entries ranged from pictures of flying bananas to giant kittens, a car with Dinky toys stuck to it and a baby made entirely of baby's dummies (comforters) which was described by the judge as being "Funny, bleak and startling."

You can see the shortlist here. The winner was selected by public vote and has been announced here. Described by the judge as "It could be a science experiment, a mushroom cloud, or what it is - a bit of tin foil. But it makes you look and it makes you think." It makes you realise that we can make 'art' out of anything. And indeed, that anyone is capable of making art - such as my 4 year old daughter's self-portrait below:


Why is this prize a SPIRITUAL WEIGHTLIFTER? Well it gives hope for us all - hope that anyone with even the most miniscule of artistic ability (like me) can produce something worthy of praise. Think I'm gonna enter next year!