So the turner prize, controversial i think. For many young artists still at art school such as my self, it may be slightly frowned upon, or possibly schools where the "old fashioned" artists skills are still valued. The traditional artisan methods do not seem to feature in the turner prize anymore, and the good old argument of why should someone be awarded £25, 000 for some plastic bags with vaseline on them, or singing some some songs under a bridge arises again. Studying at three different art schools, i see how greatly different schools value different skills, and i see what kind of art is being produced by the students which i feel is influenced by the school greatly. Interestingly enough the two scottish artist who have shortlisted for the turner prize are from Glasgow School of art, which i think is known in scotland now not to live up to its fabulous name anymore.
So maybe i am slightly of topic here and a bit to judgmental and cynical and should be more open to these possibilities of art, there four artists will have be shortlisted for many reasons and do not get me wrong i am not rubbishing them just questioning peoples idea of art and why it is favoured. I am interested to know opinions on the four pieces produced, from both artists and non-artists! Maybe i favour aesthetical value to much and thats the reason i feel that this art is not so deserving, i see many fantastic pieces of art being produced and shown everyday, many in my opinion far more deserving of £25, 000 that the turner prize winner will recieve. For example, Dundee Universities DJCAD degree show opens in two weeks, and i can guarantee there will be fantastic pieces to see!
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