The iconic sculpture, created by artist Brad Downey, was unveiled in September 2020 in Sevnica, Slovenia.
Missing Melania Trump Statue Sparks Investigation in Slovenia
Missing Melania Trump Statue Sparks Investigation in Slovenia
A bronze statue of Melania Trump has vanished from her hometown, prompting local authorities to launch an investigation.
In an unexpected turn of events, a bronze statue of Melania Trump has mysteriously gone missing from her hometown of Sevnica, Slovenia. The statue, crafted by US artist Brad Downey and unveiled in 2020, stood proudly on the banks of the River Sava but has now disappeared, leaving only its feet and a two-meter tree stump behind. The timing is poignant as it follows the former First Lady's return to her Washington residence.
Originally, the first version of the statue, made from wood by local artist Ales "Maxi" Zupevc, was set ablaze on the Fourth of July 2019. Fortunately, Downey had already preserved a cast of the original, which later led to the bronze version being created. At its unveiling, Downey emphasized that the statue was made to endure. However, it appears resilience doesn't apply to theft, as local police are investigating this disappearance as a potential theft.
Downey has long considered his work a political statement, emphasizing immigration policies during Donald Trump’s presidency, suggesting that the statue's current disappearance might tie into political sentiments surrounding Trump’s possible re-election. Meanwhile, local authorities have expressed conflicting emotions, denouncing vandalism while indicating that sentiments about the First Lady are mixed within the community.
Originally, the first version of the statue, made from wood by local artist Ales "Maxi" Zupevc, was set ablaze on the Fourth of July 2019. Fortunately, Downey had already preserved a cast of the original, which later led to the bronze version being created. At its unveiling, Downey emphasized that the statue was made to endure. However, it appears resilience doesn't apply to theft, as local police are investigating this disappearance as a potential theft.
Downey has long considered his work a political statement, emphasizing immigration policies during Donald Trump’s presidency, suggesting that the statue's current disappearance might tie into political sentiments surrounding Trump’s possible re-election. Meanwhile, local authorities have expressed conflicting emotions, denouncing vandalism while indicating that sentiments about the First Lady are mixed within the community.
