September 11th 2024.
A new statue has been unveiled in Northern Ireland, depicting the late Queen Elizabeth, her husband Prince Philip, and her beloved corgis. Created by local artist Anto Brennan, the bronze sculpture now stands in Antrim Castle Gardens, but not without causing some division among the public.
According to local councillor Vera McWilliam, the statue does not accurately resemble the Queen in any way. This sentiment seems to be shared by others, with mixed reviews and one individual even suggesting that whoever approved the statue needs their eyes checked.
Tourists from El Salvador, on the other hand, saw the statue as a positive way to remember the Queen, but they too noted that it did not bear a strong resemblance to her. Cheryl and Gordon, visiting from El Salvador, liked the sculpture but admitted that they only noticed the lack of resemblance after seeing it on social media.
Sculptor Anto Brennan is responsible for this impressive piece of art, but not everyone is a fan. One onlooker commented that while the overall character of the statue is accurate, the face is not a true reflection of the Queen. Despite this, they believe that the statue should remain as it is, as everyone knows who it is meant to represent.
This is not the first time that a statue of a royal figure has received backlash for its appearance. Last year, a statue of Prince Philip was taken down by the council after being criticized for its lack of resemblance to the late Duke of Edinburgh. The bronze bust, erected without planning permission outside a bland office block, was deemed an "eyesore" that did not fit in with the local area.
The artist behind the controversial statue remains a mystery, with no one owning up to creating it. Uruguayan sculptor Pablo Atchugarry even went so far as to say it was "an abuse" to suggest he was responsible for it. The city planning committee ultimately decided that the statue was confusing and did not meet the standards of the local area.
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