Writer to stand proud among famous faces
Frome poet and writer Crysse Morrison is to be part of One & Other, which involves performing on the fourth empty plinth in the famous square in London.
One & Other has been conceived by Anthony Gormley, who built the Angel of the North. He has focussed on the square's empty plinth, the three others having statues of 19th century kings and generals. The idea is to reclaim this fourth plinth for the modern community for 100 days, 24 hours a day.
Out of more than 14,000 applicants, 2,400 people have been chosen to occupy the space and Crysse is one of them.
She has been allotted Saturday July 18 from 4 to 5pm.
She said: “We can do whatever we like up there, so as a writer I plan to put the focus on words, performing some of my poems and perhaps reading some of the work of others.”
Crysse is now asking Frome people to contribute by providing words and ideas sent in by them.
She said: “As this is a community arts project, which is what Frome does so well, what I'd really like to do is have a couple of breaks where I feature words and ideas sent in from people in the town. I am collecting short poems, including ones for or by children, favourite quotes and quips, even messages like birthday greetings.”
Not only will it be heard by the audience in Trafalgar Square but it is to be broadcast on Sky and online.
In support of Crysse, Frome people such as Patrick Dunn and Laurence Parnell both came forward to lend her a portable PA system, Nick Waterhouse has provided the mic and Mandie Stone of Love Arts on Catherine Hill is kitting her out.
Crysse said: “It would be wonderful if people would send me their messages and quotes for me to read out on the plinth, so I really do represent Frome & 'Spoken Word' in our community.”
Contributions can be emailed to her at crysse@cryssemorrison.co.uk
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