Why an awards ceremony in place of an exhibition?
It has been a big challenge to show the work of fifteen finalists. Some of the challenges has been that the work was sold before the exhibition could take place, the exorbitant cost of shipping art, the customs clearance, insuring the artwork and securing a prestigious gallery space in London for a month. We think an award ceremony will present more of an excitement about the works of the finalists and a good venue for the art world to view the presentation of the artist and their work in a very focused environment.
