The Bald Archy my favourite art prize!
"Created in 1994 as a spoof of that more serious competition, the Bald Archy Prize provides artists of all styles and standards with a genuine opportunity, ranging from the hilarious to the bizarrely vulgar, to create portrait paintings of humour, dark satire, light comedy or caricature".
I love both exhibitions, but the Baldy is my fave (probably because I am totally irreverent). I have entered and been accepted many times and have enjoyed exhibiting among a talented cohort of artists and their entertaining works. Many of my works have gone to new homes such as offices, home stays and numerous other locations! So that brings me to this one that both freaks people out and then makes them laugh. Good ole Kerri-Anne with her nappy on (taking the mickey out of "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button"). She just keeps looking younger and more fabulous, so I have taken her back a little further in time!
Now wouldn't she look great in your office, cafe, bar, bed and breakfast or anywhere that you need an artwork to catch your eye and make you ponder and laugh!
Please don't take this as anything other than good ole Aussie ribbing with a large amount of admiration for this go getting, vibrant lady, who has had her fair share of heart ache and illness and yet she keeps going with dignity and a smile. She is a class act. Here is the blurb that went with her to the 'Bald Archies'.
There’s a very curious trend these days.
Celebs are looking younger in so many ways.
Their teeth are straight and shine bright white.
Their smiles are starched, not a wrinkle in sight.
It’s not something that is gender specific, but somehow they all end up looking terrific.
So whatever you do, keep it up Kerri – Anne.
Then Eddie will stay your number one fan!
I am listing her at a very reduced price because I'd love her to be out hanging with new people.
++ please note I will be donating 50% of my after costs price to Porche's Small Animal Rescue who I have donated to before with artwork auctions and such like. I will provide proof of donation here and on my Facebook page - and obviously you are welcome to contact Porsche (or me) too :)