For a century and half, debate over the plinth's fate raged until 1998, when it was decided to use the spot as a site of temporary commissions of contemporary art by leading artists. (artbook.com)
FYI from Article V of the state constituion: Except as otherwise provided in this constitution, the heads of all... departments and the members of all boards and commissions, excepting temporary commissions for special purposes, shall be appointed by the governor by and with the advice and consent of the senate and may be removed by the governor, in a manner to be prescribed by law. (nystateofpolitics.com)
She has produced a number of large - scale temporary commissions, for high profile organisations nationally and has work in both The Government Art Collection and UBS Collection. (whitstablebiennale.com)