AIDS memorial sculpture sparks debate in Palm Springs

KESQ ^ | 09 15 2023 | Jake Ingrassia

[yesthatjallen]

A proposed AIDS memorial sculpture in Palm Springs is at the center of a heated debate with its design sparking concerns in the community. The controversial sculpture, meant to honor those who lost their lives to HIV and AIDS, is facing scrutiny for its abstract design and perceived inappropriate connotations.

The sculpture, standing at nine feet tall, features a round limestone structure with concentric carved circles, symbolizing the diverse impact of AIDS on the community. Its design is intended to evoke feelings of connection, reflection, and hope. However, not everyone is on board with this artistic vision.

"It's really strained. I mean, it's almost like a piece of art looking for a purpose, instead of the other way around. It could be about anything, and as a consequence, it's kind of about nothing," Clay Sales said.

In addition to concerns about the abstract nature of the sculpture, some residents have raised eyebrows over its perceived resemblance to certain body parts.

"The backside of the proposed memorial looks like a graphic depiction of the backside of a human being," Gene Brake said.

SNIP

[moovova]

Maybe a chancre?

[moovova]

"More like an azzhole than a vagina."

Hemorrhoidally speaking, of course.

[gathersnomoss]

A balloon knot?

[Chode]

LOLOL!!! 000OOOooo sh!t...

[NorthMountain]

Looks like a stretched-out sphincter.

[gnickgnack2]

If it takes that many words to explain what it is about, it’s symbolism and what feelings it is supposed to evoke, it’s not really doing it’s job as a memorial, is it.

[PLMerite]

“If it evokes anger in the community, then it is effective art.”

Is it an “angry sphincter”? Maybe someone should paint a frowny-face on it.

[ridesthemiles]

PALM SPRINGS is VERY homosexual territory

[PLMerite]

"Ugly but not as bad as the MLK sculpture in Boston."

That one's not too terrible in my eyes, I see what the artist was trying to do.

My candidate is the Martin Luther Kim statues in DC.

[PLMerite]

statues = statue in DC.

[Albion Wilde]

The sculptor must have known what he was doing. I guess the question is whether he was serious about that or if he’s having a big laugh about it.

I think having a big laugh.

Twisted.

[Ban Draoi Marbh Draoi]

“Reprobation” is spiritual psychopathy/sociopathy and as you pointed out our, the clinical description is found in Rom. 1:18-32 and II Tim. 3:1-5.

The only way to protect our children and ourselves is to avoid those who manifest this pathology; it is getting to the point where we will end up physically separating ourselves from these people.

[Gene Eric]

Sad it’s taken root.

[shotgun]

It's missing this companion piece

[SaveFerris]

[“We are proud to celebrate our LGBTQIA+"]





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