TFP Feature 1: Dervishes

Over the course of the coming weeks I will be adopting a more journalistic role in this blog. The next posts will feature me interviewing some of the exhibited works in the Threadneedle Figurative Prize Exhibition to find out how they are enjoying the show and how they feel about figurative art in general.

To start with, I am speaking with Marilene Oliver's Dervishes. There are five of them and they made out of glass organza.

Me: So, Dervishes, how are you enjoying the exhibition?

Dervish 1: Yeah, it's been really great so far. We really enjoyed the opening night especially.

D2: Well, I didn't enjoy it actually.

D1 and D3 (in unison): You wouldn't!

D4: He's been having a bad week.

D3: It's nobody's fault, he just feels a bit upset because he's at the back.

D2: I know someone had to be, but why me? It's always me...

D1: Oh do shut up.

Me: Err.. right. Ok, so how do you feel to be taking part in an exhibit which is at the forefront of figurative art?

D5: It truly is incredible, we feel very honoured.

D1: Yes and to be amongst so many other great figures and representations is really brilliant.

D3: Tree Man is a riot!

D1: Yes! You should get him to tell you one of his jokes, honestly, he's hysterical...

Me: Maybe later. Any final words?

D2: Would you mind shutting the gallery door? It's a bit cold... and windy... people keep walking passed us and away we fly...

D4: It isn't that bad, really...

Me: Dervishes, thank you for your time. It has been a real... ummm... pleasure.