The jury, which was chaired by Alex Farquharson, the director of Tate Britain, commended Kalu's 'bold and compelling work' and praised the 'lively translation of expressive gesture' in the abstract sculpture and drawing. He added that her win was based purely on merit, saying: 'The result wasn't about wanting, first and foremost, to give the prize to Nnena as the first neurodiverse artist. That wasn't a driving factor. 'It was interest in, and a real belief in, the quality and uniqueness of her practice, which is inseparable from who she is.'
Sure, sure, we believe you, don't we, Reader?
Hollinshead also said that Kalu has faced discrimination for her learning disability, where she has limited verbal communication, which continues to this day. 'Hopefully this award smashes that prejudice away,' she said, before adding: 'As Nnena is such a superstar, has worked so hard and has made history, she is ready to accept the call from the Palace about her Damehood.'
Don't laugh, the nomination's probably being written as I type this...
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