Ah, Jimmie -
I can feel your confusion and disappointment over this whole thing. But, I must agree with everyone here in that regardless of whichever piece you submitted, the
most deserving artist (that's you, bro) was recognized. No one can take that away.
What a weird set of circumstances, and strange behavior from everyone involved, though. But, as I found out recently myself, things happen in the art world that are so unexpected, you can't even imagine it as a hypothetical. You can only grow from the experience, and keep forging ahead despite how you just want to hide under the blankets.
More (and better) awards are forthcoming, Jimmie. Keep putting the work out there, and you'll see it happen. I ain't no Nostradamus, but I'm not blind, either.
