London's Fourth Plinth in Trafalgar Square has been home to some inspiring crafty art. From Gormley's One and Other folk knitting, paper-aeroplane folding and body painting to the most recent Ship in a Bottle by Shonibare. What will end up keeping Nelson and his lions company next?
Today saw the announcement of the contenders for the prized pigeon-perched place in one of London's busiest squares.
Offerings include:
- a giant vibrantly blue chicken by German artist Katharina Fritsch
- a serene floating mountainscape by German-born Bristolian Mariele Neudecker
- a giant brick battenburg by London-based Brian Griffiths
- a triumphant golden urchin on a rocking horse by artist duo Michael Elmgreen and Ingar Dragset
- a bling-draped field marshal and his steed by Edinburgh's Hew Locke
- an ATM that plays organ music when you type in your pin by American and Cuban team Allora and Calzadilla
You can see the proposals exhibition in the St Martin-in-the-Field Crypt till October 31.
Personally I quite fancy the giant chicken. Possibly with a giant knitted moustache...
