British artist Veronica Ryan wins Turner Prize for evocative sculptures

'Better late than never,' says sculptor Veronica Ryan, who at 66 is the oldest artist ever to win the Turner Prize. Photo: AP

Artist Veronica Ryan has won the prestigious Turner Prize for work that transforms materials including fruits, seeds and volcanic ash into elusive and evocative sculptures.

The Montserrat-born British artist was awarded the £25,000 (RM135,000) prize at a ceremony in Liverpool, England on Wednesday evening. She won for work including public sculptures in London’s Hackney area in the shape of tropical fruits - custard apple, breadfruit and soursop - that honour the contribution to Britain of post-World War II immigrants from the Caribbean.