Posted on 02/06/2014 7:52:51 AM PST by rightwingintelligentsia
300 students have signed a petition to have the creepy, yet lifelike statue removed.
In part, the petition reads;
"This highly realistic sculpture has, within just a few hours of its outdoor installation, become a source of apprehension, fear, and triggering thoughts regarding sexual assault for many members of our campus community.
While it may appear humorous, or thought-provoking to some, it has already become a source of undue stress for many Wellesley College students, the majority of whom live, study, and work in this space."
The Boston Globe reports the piece is called "Sleepwalker," it was put up to bring attention to the work of a sculptor named Tony Matelli.
(Excerpt) Read more at krmg.com ...
If it had been a hot, young guy in a thong it would have been better-but it’s creepy because it looks like a dead guy in the snow. Naked+snow=dead if you’re out in it.
Now a statue of Luke Skywalker in his underwear called ‘Skywalker’ would be ENTIRELY different! But a mostly naked, eyes closed, realistic statue of anyone outside in dangerous weather has to be creepy.
Of course the lesbian students would be ‘threatened’ by it either way.
They look like walking dead...zombies. I think that’s what the artist is going for, and he nailed it. Fabulous realism, but disturbing because of it.
I might put it in a gallery as part of a show, but for private display at home? No.
Which is to say I think it's reasonable that some of the students want it gone.
Well, not just walking around, no. But when I do the “underwear dance”...
The guy has talent, but a quick Google search shows he’s got a bit of a disturbed mind. These two are the least creepy of his art.
at least this statue avoids the problem of Michaelangelo’s David (not being circumcised)
or perhaps that’s what the girls are complaining about?
That is pretty creepy looking, but sort of funny in the snow in just his tighty-whiteys!
I *could* see this scaring the heck out of a person if you stumbled upon it at night, I will say that.
“...the statue of David...”
LOL, that guy is no David!
There you go! Thank you. But wouldn’t you think that, with the current love of all things un-dead/zombies/vampires, this kind of thing would be a cult favorite. Maybe it’s the lack of blood, fangs, etc.
Dude, That statue freaks me out too!
He needs some shades......and a Yankees cap.
Would Laz hit it?
Maybe. All I know is I saw him once at Kenmore Station on the Green Line.
Not only that but I have had a number of dreams involving school and work that are just like this minus me sleep walking. This guy has tapped into my nightmares.
Huh. I would have thought it would be tacos.
AH, reminds me of my college days in Fargo, ND.
LOL!
Yes, women are as mentally strong as men. They can take or do anything. But they’re also easily-terrified, little wimps who get hysterical about a statue. Which is it radical feminists?
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.