The Prize!

As the opening of the Threadneedle Figurative Prize gets closer and closer (next Wednesday- the 20th of August!!!), I am becoming increasingly nervous. There is so much going on in the gallery to prepare for it but I know that, ultimately, this is really my moment- the pressure is on.

I mean, I've had my face plastered over half of the country and that's fine. That's one thing. But actually standing there, live and in the flesh (or...erm, wood) in front of all those people.... well, that's something else entirely.

Ok, I know that quite a few people will come just to see the art, but we all know who the real star of the show is. After all, I'm going to be the one doing the meeting and greeting. I'll be the first thing everyone sees when they arrive in the gallery. I'll be the one that everyone wants to pose with for photos to show granny back at home. Could you say the same of any of the art work? I think not.

Hmmm? What's that? You still want to know about the art? Oh alright then. Fine. See underneath for the shortlisted works, click on them to see them in greater detail.

To view all the 71 selected works go to the The Threadneedle Figurative Prize Website