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Monday 27th July. 6-7 am

My hour on the plinth will be spent doing something called Poi Poi, which is a performance art using a ball suspended from a length of flexible material held in the hand and swung in circular patterns. I am not claiming to be great at this but I have learnt through my drama group YAC and I love doing it. The only problem with this is that I couldn't do it for a whole hour as I think my arms would drop off!

I am going to make postcards of photos I have taken of my local area and bake buns, before my time on the plinth. Then in between Poi Poi I am going to give them to people walking by so they can have something to eat at 6-7 am (breakfast from the plinth) as well as see the area I come from

Throughout this I am going to try and raise as much money as possible for alzheimers society in memory of my grandad. www.justgiving.com/katie-hutchinson

I am not a person who is very extrovert, so this project isn't something I would naturally be drawn to. When I heard about it I thought it would be an interesting concept that humans are being considered as a form of art. I would also love being a part of an idea with just 2,400 people that could become a momentous occasion and hopefully a historic event.

I am 16 and have just finished my GSCE's. I have just found out that I am the youngest person so far!!!

Comments

At 23:41, 15 October 2009 Evilelvis wrote:

Katy, you gave me an interview, for my short film for youtube. I have finished it and posted it at:

http://www.youtube.com/user/Plinthian

please comment on it
At 14:53, 14 October 2009 BobNoxious wrote:

p.p.s. and I heard your singing ;-)
At 14:44, 14 October 2009 BobNoxious wrote:

p.s. you're on the left at the start of this BBC news report http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/arts_and_culture/8305442.stm
At 14:42, 14 October 2009 BobNoxious wrote:

Hi Katie. I've just enjoyed watching your hour and I realise that you'll still be stuck in t'smoke! Hope you've had a good day in London - did you meet any more Plinthers after the Coffee Shop?
At 15:48, 02 September 2009 Jen Lawty wrote:

Well done Katie...you must have pretty strong arms! for a whole hour! Such a shame I missed it (and the chocolate buns!) Great to see a little shot of Granny too! xx
At 00:53, 09 August 2009 Maidie wrote:

I thought that was delightful! Having never heard of the Poi Poi before, didn't know what to expect, and it was lovely!!! No doubt, due to the major fact that you were so graceful. Well done!! A lovely piece of art!!!
At 23:21, 01 August 2009 Sara & Ella wrote:

Katie, you were fab. Well done. We really enjoyed watching you. Away you go girl! xx
At 16:20, 01 August 2009 Liz,Matt n Pete wrote:

Hi Katie,

really enjoyed watching you 'plinthing' you were FAB!

would love to have a poi poi lesson from you sometime, it looks good fun X X X
At 00:37, 31 July 2009 susi wrote:

Its even greater watching it than i thought it would be, the flag was great, the whole pink theme, and the way you move with them, its a beautiful dance, and the whole dress sense is great, true Hebden Bridge - great energy! (had to laugh at you doing the flagpole though- sorry!). What an amazing thing to do, nice one Kates!
At 19:33, 30 July 2009 Matthew Kennedy wrote:

Very cool!
At 12:50, 30 July 2009 lizzie lockhart wrote:

Finally got to see you hour on the plinth and I really enjoyed it. I think your use of the poi pois was really good because you seemed to fill the whole space and you were so good at going right up to the edges!!! You looked great

well done xx
At 11:52, 30 July 2009 Paula (Met you at John C's & Katrins BBQ) wrote:

Well done Katie I think you were the best sooo far X
At 07:54, 30 July 2009 Alice Fox wrote:

Well done Katie. I think you were so brave and you looked incredibly relaxed up there. Brilliant!
At 22:33, 29 July 2009 P!NK wrote:

Well done katie!!!
At 22:30, 29 July 2009 elaine z wrote:

Beautiful work, Katie! You look so comfortable with yourself, the poi poi was lovely, and you did your thing with great charm and aplomb. You were delightful to watch.
At 16:19, 28 July 2009 Pauline wrote:

Well done Katie. Just had a chance to watch you today. Great show!
At 18:13, 27 July 2009 Rachel Lawty wrote:

You were brilliant Katie!

Loved your Poi Poi, your flag and your music, even the bits you sang along too!

Well Done, I am very proud of you!

xxxxx
At 10:52, 27 July 2009 Jo Barker wrote:

Katie - WOW! I've just found out that you are (or have just been) a Plinther. Congratulations. Will enjoy watching you doing your thing. x
At 05:32, 27 July 2009 Sharon Poirier wrote:

Hi from Los Angeles. Good job! I have never seen Poi Poi done before. It looked like a lot of fun and a very good work out as well. I think you were very brave to do an hour on the plinth. Must say your choice of music was very enjoyable. Thanks and all the best to you.

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At 05:25, 27 July 2009 John, Lesley,Ed wrote:

Good luck Katie, save us some buns,
At 05:01, 27 July 2009 Jo Collinge wrote:

I'll be able to watch live more easily as it is a comfortable 5pm for me here in New Zealand. Go Katie with the Poi Poi, which are a key part of traditional Maori dance here.
At 22:20, 26 July 2009 Katrin Freitag wrote:

Have a great time Katie!! We'll watch you online! x
At 15:37, 26 July 2009 Louise and Brian wrote:

Well done you! - for being brave enough to do this. We think you are a star who will shine so bright on the day. Don't be nervous, just enjoy yourself - it will only happen once. XXX
At 14:41, 26 July 2009 Eileen Jones wrote:

You're the Angel of the North in the South. Have a great time. xx
At 13:11, 26 July 2009 Louise wrote:

Well done Kates! - for having the courage to do this. Make sure you take lots of Hebden baked buns as we don't want to see your arms drop off now do we? Good luck and enjoy it - you will only get to do it once.
At 07:46, 26 July 2009 John Coombes wrote:

Have fun tomorrow, Katie. Sorry we can't be there, hope all goes well [maybe take an umbrella]. We'll hook up the steam to the various tricky grey boxes, stick a coat hanger into the modem and watch you on the internet xx
At 20:51, 25 July 2009 Jo Kehyaian wrote:

Not much will entice me out of sleep before 6am but I'll definitely set my alarm and watch you live from the comfort of my warm bed! I'm sure you'll take London by storm with your home baking. Wishing you lots of luck and fun x
At 23:58, 24 July 2009 Mark Hutchinson wrote:

Good luck, Kates, enjoy it and don't eat all the buns yourself!! XX
At 18:16, 21 July 2009 Rose Wagner Revitt wrote:

wow sounds like a great idea, good luck and remember to enjoy it :) xx