Fourth Plinth Occupation

I’ve just come across this really cool project in London, and just had to share it with you.

This summer, sculptor Antony Gormley invites you to help create an astonishing living monument. He is asking the people of the UK to occupy the empty Fourth Plinth in Trafalgar Square in London, a space normally reserved for statues of Kings and Generals. They will become an image of themselves, and a representation of the whole of humanity.

Every hour, 24 hours a day, for 100 days without a break, a different person will make the Plinth their own. If you’re selected, you can use your time on the plinth as you like. One & Other is open to anyone and everyone from any corner of the UK. As long as you’re 16 or over and are living or staying in the UK, you can apply to be part of this unforgettable artistic experiment.

You can play your part in making this idea a reality – either by volunteering yourself, by telling others about it, or by experiencing it online or in the square itself.

At the moment, there’s a panda on there. Not a real one, because that would be dangerous. It’s a guy dressed as a panda. Apparently his girlfriend made the outfit for him. He’s mic’d up, webcam’d up and advertising his mobile number for people to call. I haven’t called him, but I have sent him a text.

It’s actually really quite cool.

Here’s the panda;

You can watch the action live at http://www.oneandother.co.uk/ where you can also find out more about the project.