The AndyW prize

[mudskipper]

The AndyW prize is awarded for innovative artistic creations by CUK members.
See http://forums.contractoruk.com/gener...ml#post1584128

Entries must be your own work, and can be accompanied by explanatory notes to aid those CUK members who lack the cultural capital to make an informed interpretation.

When we have a few entries, I'll add a poll.

[mudskipper]

k2p2's entry - The ironing pile

In this work, I have tried to invoke the transience of life. The photo captures an instance, but the ironing pile will have changed as soon as someone searches for a lost sock. As a work composed of soft fabrics in a domestic setting, the ironing pile challenges gendered stereotypes of the traditional marble sculpture displayed in a public place or gallery. By refusing to be contained within its basket, spilling over into the surrounding room, the ironing pile also questions the view of a work of art as a finite, contained entity. Giving the ironing pile the status of a work of art reflects the microcosm/macrocosm beliefs of Renaissance artists such as DaVinci - the presence of the ironing pile makes the room a work of art, and therefore the house, the street, the town, the country and the universe become an infinite installation. We, as spectators of the work, are caught in an instant of the dynamic art of life.

[Gentile]

I call it "The Tools of My Tirade". In the background, an ancient image of Grand Central Station pays homage to the achievements of engineers from years gone past, whilst in the foreground the tools of modern artisans are displayed.

[mudskipper]

I call it "The Tools of My Tirade". In the background, an ancient image of Grand Central Station pays homage to the achievements of engineers from years gone past, whilst in the foreground the tools of modern artisans are displayed.

Excellent. Although you did miss the perfect opportunity to use the word juxtaposition.

[northernladyuk]

Hubby 2.0

[OwlHoot]

I call it "The Tools of My Tirade". In the background, an ancient image of Grand Central Station pays homage to the achievements of engineers from years gone past, whilst in the foreground the tools of modern artisans are displayed.

On a practical note, a health 'n safety Nazi would have a seizure if they saw how you were sitting at your laptop, off to one side and too low.

Do you tend to get a lot of back aches?

[mudskipper]

Hubby 2.0

He's a contractor FFS. Invest in a flatscreen monitor.

Could I also draw your attention to the one and only rule:

Entries must be your own work.

[mudskipper]

On a practical note, a health 'n safety Nazi would have a seizure if they saw how you were sitting at your laptop, off to one side and too low.

Do you tend to get a lot of back aches?

Hubby 2.0 is a much healthier working posture.

[Gentile]

On a practical note, a health 'n safety Nazi would have a seizure if they saw how you were sitting at your laptop, off to one side and too low.

Do you tend to get a lot of back aches?

Yes.

But if i didn't sit like that, then where would the cat go?

I also have a tendency to stand on my chair in the office, or sit with my feet on the seat and my bottom on the armrest if I'm having a really deep think.

[Gentile]

PS: "The Tools of My Tirade" is only one in a series of pieces exploring the subject of 'Health and Safety Gone Mad'. This is another, entitled "Listening to Radio 4 in The Bath". With the alternate title "Imminent Electrocution Accompanied by The Now Show".