Topical winner for this year's spoof Somerset Turnip Prize
'Lockdown' won this year' spoof Somerset Turnip prize, which pokes fun at the annual Turner Prize.
The padlock on top of a pile of duck down feathers was given the top spot for its 'lack of effort' in the competition, which organisers say was inspired by Trace Emin's unmade bed in the late 90s.
Each year the spoof competition attracts entries from around the world and the winner is often covered in international media.
The 2020 Turner prize is not being given out due to the pandemic.
Artist 'Herewe Goagain', 53, was given the title at a virtual ceremony overnight and will eventually get a turnip mounted on a six-inch nail.
Our report from when the nominations were announced last month:
Organiser Trevor Prideaux said: “I am delighted with the lack of effort taken to create this work.
"This year’s event attracted a record total of 120 entries, it’s fantastic that Herewe has won, she clearly has what it takes to be recognised in modern art circles and will be remembered in art history for no time at all!”
Herewe Goagain, from Barnstaple in North Devon, joked: ”Once the seed was sown, the idea germinated, shoots burst forth into a luxuriate masterpiece”.
The six finalists will be on show at the New Inn, Wedmore, Somerset from Thursday 4th December, with organisers adding they want to 'encourage everyone to support your local pub during these difficult times'.
For more about the Turnip Prize click here