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The Turnip Prize 2022

Started by: jo anne (34754) 

Time to put our thinking caps on - the 2022 competition will open for entries in a few weeks! Facebook

‘The Turnip Prize is a spoof art award of the lesser known Turner Prize. Entries should take the least amount of effort possible to create.’



Inspiration:
Turnip Prize 2020
Turnip Prize 2021
Turnip Prize (Wiki)

Started: 15th Oct 2022 at 14:17
Last edited by jo anne: 15th Oct 2022 at 14:34:15

Posted by: ena malcup (4151) 

I don't have the tech to produce the images, but imagine some kind of wild beast completely incapacitated and tied down with hefty great straps. The beast labelled UK economy. And, the title is


Liz Trussed

Replied: 15th Oct 2022 at 15:03

Posted by: jo anne (34754) 

I think that’d be disqualified for too much effort involved, Ena M.

The dates are a day out, but this year’s Turnip Prize is now open for entries!



Turnip Prize Facebook

Replied: 1st Nov 2022 at 09:09

Posted by: jo anne (34754) 

Entry for this year’s competition closes tomorrow. Looking forward to seeing the finalists!

Replied: 18th Nov 2022 at 11:03
Last edited by jo anne: 5th Apr 2024 at 11:13:25

Posted by: jo anne (34754) 

This year’s four finalists are shown below, and the winner will be announced on Wed 7th Dec!

Can you guess the titles?


A pool cue with two small jumpers attached


A reel of red insulation tape


A torn 2nd class stamp


A yellow crane carrying a yew sprig

Replied: 22nd Nov 2022 at 07:36
Last edited by jo anne: 26th Nov 2022 at 08:39:36

Posted by: ena malcup (4151) 

The last one has to be Ukraine.

Replied: 23rd Nov 2022 at 12:27

Posted by: jo anne (34754) 

You’re right, it is, Ena M.

Ukraine by Ivor Bolshoi Liebherr

Replied: 23rd Nov 2022 at 12:59

Posted by: Brasstoff (552)

First one, cue (queue) jumpers?

Replied: 23rd Nov 2022 at 18:33

Posted by: jo anne (34754) 

Yes, Brasstoff.

Cue jumpers by Lie Instate

Replied: 23rd Nov 2022 at 19:12

Posted by: ena malcup (4151) 

Surely can't be 'Red Tape': that would really be too simple minded!

Replied: 23rd Nov 2022 at 20:44

Posted by: jo anne (34754) 

You’re right though, Ena M.

Red tape by .Gov

Replied: 23rd Nov 2022 at 22:11

Posted by: jo anne (34754) 

Any guesses for ‘a torn 2nd class stamp’?

Replied: 26th Nov 2022 at 08:41

Posted by: jo anne (34754) 

Answers: Fb Link

Replied: 26th Nov 2022 at 19:27

Posted by: jo anne (34754) 

And the winner is …



Read all about it: Facebook

Replied: 7th Dec 2022 at 22:28

Posted by: PeterP (11795)

A bit of lateral thinking

Replied: 11th Dec 2022 at 08:16

Posted by: jo anne (34754) 

Turnip Prize 2023

This year the annual spoof art award is celebrating 25 years! Facebook


Replied: 29th Oct 2023 at 16:18

Posted by: jo anne (34754) 

Can you guess the punning titles of 2023’s finalists?


1. (An artificial eye ball)


2. (A KFC carton with a crown on top)


3. (An inflated balloon and pump)


4. (A gate with a party hat on the top)

The presentation for the winner will take place at 6pm on Tue 5th Dec in The New Inn, Somerset.

Replied: 25th Nov 2023 at 22:32

Posted by: jo anne (34754) 

Answers (from Facebook):

1. A Eye” by G.P.T. Chat Esq

2. “Coronation Chicken” by ChicKing the Third of Somerset

3. “Inflation” by Ike Price

4. “Party Gate” by Mr Keep Calm

The winner will be announced in Wedmore tomorrow!

Replied: 4th Dec 2023 at 10:50

Posted by: jo anne (34754) 

And the winner of the 25th Turnip Prize is …

Party Gate by Mr Keep Calm



Read all about it: here!

Replied: 5th Dec 2023 at 19:34

 

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