THIS year's winner of the fake art award the 'Turnip Prize' has been revealed - a crumpled white shirt with tacks sprinkled into the creases.

The annual contest is a swipe at the art world and awarded to the person who has created the worst art, using the least amount of effort possible.

At a ceremony held at The New Inn, Wedmore, 'Wonga Woman', 39, was awarded first prize for her work entitled ‘Tax in Creases’ - a crumpled white shirt with tacks sprinkled into the creases.

The award was made in front of a 'packed art-loving audience' who cheered when the winner accepted the prize: a turnip mounted on a six-inch nail.

Organiser Trevor Prideaux said: “I am delighted with the lack of effort taken to create this work.”

'Tax in Creases, winnder of the Turnip Prize. 'Photo released December 4 2024. This year's winner for the fake art award the 'Turnip Prize' has been revealed - a crumpled white shirt with tacks sprinkled into the creases.The annual contest is a spoof of the 'Turner Prize' and awarded to the person who has created crap art - using the least amount of effort possible. At a ceremony held at The New Inn, Wedmore, Somerset, 'Wonga Woman', 39, was awarded first prize for her work entitled “Tax in Creases” - a crumpled white shirt with tacks sprinkled into the creases.The award was made in front of a 'packed art-loving audience' who cheered when the winner accepted the prize: a turnip mounted on a six-inch nail.
'Tax in Creases' is the 2024 winner of the Turnip Prize (The Turnip Prize / SWNS)

Wonga Woman, a teacher from Wedmore, Somerset, said “I couldn’t be bothered to finish the ironing.

“It’s a great honour to receive the fantastic prize and I am fully aware that the trophy comes with a bill for VAT (Vegetable Added Tax)."

The Turnip Prize has been running for 26 years and this year attracted 69 entries.

Trevor added: "It’s fantastic that Wonga Woman 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.

"I believe that over the last 26 years the artists entering ‘The Turnip Prize’ have created by far better works than Alex Farquharson and The Tate Britain Gallery could ever wish to exhibit.”