VOICED: Statues come alive in London's Trafalgar Square

The Fourth Plinth in Trafalgar Square, traditionally vacant, is transformed into a living art installation by Antony Gormley. For 100 days, individuals become human statues for an hour each, challenging perceptions of art and identity. Participants, like Jason, engage with the public, questioning their place in the symbolic versus real world. This project democratizes the plinth, usually reserved for historical figures, allowing ordinary people to become part of a groundbreaking art piece, broadcasted globally and exhibited at the National Portrait Gallery.

What is the main purpose of Antony Gormley's project on the 4th Plinth?

• To promote tourism in Trafalgar Square

• To display famous sculptures

• To question human identity and our place in the world

• To honor historical figures

How long does each participant have on the plinth?

• 30 minutes

• 60 minutes

• 120 minutes

• 90 minutes

What are participants allowed to do during their time on the plinth?

• Anything they want, as long as it's legal

• Only perform artistic acts

• Speak about historical events

• Remain silent and still

What unique opportunity does the 4th Plinth project offer to ordinary people?

• To meet Antony Gormley

• To stand where only historical figures have stood

• To become famous artists

• To win a prize for the best performance

How does the project ensure participants are not anonymous?

• By announcing their names in the square

• By giving them a special costume

• By displaying their photos in the gallery

• By broadcasting their time on the plinth online