Gormley's words

I like what Gormley says in this video: blogs.telegraph.co.uk/culture/kateday/100004007/antony-gormleys-fourth-plinth-the-critics-just-missed-the-conversation/

There was something magical about it being uninterrupted and I would say the vigil aspect was amplified by the watchers and their participation through blogging, flickr, twitter, and showing up to watch in person. The fact that people went through rain and sun and clouds and night and cold and hot and perfect days just like a statue, enduring the whole time with little complaining that I saw is a testament to the positive nature of this project.

It was, and is, a shining moment in humanity where people of diverse interests came together to share an experience. Gormley gave the plinthers a chance to feel like they matter in a world that doesn't seem to care a bit about most people. And the participatory nature of the project allowed those of us who followed the chance to ride their coattails...to realize we all matter and have something to contribute. Those are the sorts of realizations that can bring people together and I think that is the enduring power of this project.