The Ingram Collection today announced the finalists for the Ingram Prize 2022, the leading annual prize for contemporary artists in the UK. The finalists, whose work can be viewed here, include visual artists from the Royal College of Art, Turps Art School and Central Saint Martins.
The winners will be announced on Wednesday 23 November 2022 at an award ceremony in London. An exhibition of the finalists’ work will be held at Unit 1 Gallery | Workshop from Thursday 24 November until Tuesday 29 November.
Previous winners include Sin Wai Kin (FKA Victoria Sin) who is nominated for this year’s prestigious Turner Prize. “I’ve had a long-standing relationship with the Ingram Collection and the Ingram Prize. In 2015, I graduated from Camberwell and one of my works was acquired by the Ingram Collection, which was really important for me. Later in 2017, I won the Ingram Prize with my work, Part Three: Cthulhu Through the Looking Glass. Since then, I’ve gone on to perform at the Venice Biennale and exhibited at Frieze and British Art Show 9. I couldn’t be more grateful and honoured for the continued support of the collection, it’s been super meaningful and everybody has been really supportive.”
In 2021, Ukrainian-born Israeli artist Anna Perach won with her sculpture, Daphne, which explores the dynamic between personal and cultural myths, and examines ideas of identity, gender and craft. Since winning the Ingram Prize last year, Anna has exhibited internationally at galleries, including White Cube.
Jo Baring, Director of The Ingram Collection, and Chair of the Ingram Prize jury, said: “We recognise the vital importance of practical support in the early years of an artist’s career. The Ingram Prize celebrates artistic excellence in contemporary British art and enables new talent to bring their art to the widest possible audience. This year’s 29 finalists are no exception, with remarkable work that encapsulates deliberately political and extremely personal themes, including identity, the Ukraine war and migration.”
Three of the winning works will be acquired for the The Ingram Collection. The Founder’s Choice Award will be selected by Chris Ingram and will be acquired for The Ingram Collection. One of the three main Ingram Prize winners will be offered a solo exhibition in 2023 at the Art Fund Prize-winning gallery and museum, the Lightbox.
One finalist will be offered a solo exhibition in Autumn 2023 at TM Lighting’s London gallery space, curated by Jo Baring, Director of The Ingram Collection.
All finalists will be offered the opportunity to apply for an artist residency project in 2023, given in partnership with Hestercombe Gallery, Somerset.
Created in 2016, the Ingram Prize is the leading annual prize for contemporary artists in the UK and was established by The Ingram Collection to celebrate and support artists at the beginning of their professional careers.
The Ingram Prize offers opportunities to exhibit and sell work, a programme of continued professional development and the chance to develop both industry and peer-to-peer networks.
