The students behind the ideas: l-r - Elin Pritchard, 18, Josh Lewis, 18, Abi Le Prevost, 17, Matt James, 20, Jenna Le Maitre, 19, Justin Hayward, 17, Bianca Le Conte, 17 and Reece Taylor, 18.

But whereas England’s capital had Antony Gormley’s One and Other project, where the artist invited a different person to occupy the plinth every hour, 24 hours a day for 100 days, St Peter Port’s vacant Market Square plinth is getting the full artistic treatment from eight College of Further Education second year BTEC art and design students.

It all started at the beginning of the autumn term, when they were commissioned by the Guernsey Arts Committee to produce sculptural ideas for the plinth, which is opposite the entrance to HMV.

First the students researched, measured and photographed the granite edifice, making up one-tenth scale replicas.

They then designed a sculpture to go on it. This was presented to the GAC’s public art sub-committee, which was delighted with the results.

Well, here are their ideas – what do you think?

View the pictures, then return to this page and vote for the student who you think has the best idea. You can also comment on their ideas, below.

• The Plinth Project – an exhibition of work by the GCFE art and design students is at The Greenhouse, Guernsey Information Centre, until 22 January. Opening times are Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm and Saturday from 9am to 1pm. Admission is free.

Pictures in this gallery by Peter Frankland.

To order prints, click here.

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