A winner of the movie-themed "Pride Bank" describes his prize:
“Dimensions: 5 1/2" high, 6" width, 6 3/4" length.
“Materials: Various matboard and paper products, plastic, wood and reflective and holographic films. Theater "entrance" has glow-in-the-dark material. Painted, airbrushed and protected with numerous coats of acrylic varnish. Suede base so it is non skid and doesn't scratch surfaces. Interior is felt lined and bottom has "pillow" to silence coins dropping into bank.
“Description: Bank in the form of miniature building housing the Gay National Bank, Hot Eats Diner, and Pix Theater. Pix Theater is showing a double feature of "Brokeback Mountain" and "Latter Days". Coins can be dropped into bank through chimney on the roof. Section of roof with black handle lifts off to retrieve coins or put larger items into bank. Accented by shiny gold reflective film on bank along with glittering film to simulate electric signs. Two tiny rainbow flags dot the piece. Durable and very solidly built. Can survive falls with little or no damage.
“Signed by artist on the base.”
The contest was sponsored by the online studio of Rick Chris. Visit the site's galleries for a collection of Pride photos, gay erotica and other gay-themed art, and "retro media, described as a "satirical and tongue-in-cheek 'what if' paintings of an alternative universe where gay topics are much more accepted in the media".
Brokeback fans will be sure to notice the excellent painting on the home page.
