Artist, Alex Gardena, who created the Wall Street “Charging Bull” statue was not happy when the “Fearless Girl” was installed. She was placed in celebration of Women’s International Day and due to her popularity was granted an extended stay by Mayor Blasio. She stands tall despite her short stature facing the “Charging Bull” down. A girl standing against oppression is what many see. Her fearlessness and strength are symbolic of the struggles of the everyday girl/woman and particularly poignant in today’s political climate, in this Trump-Era. Alex, unfortunately does not see or understand the strong connection people feel with that fearless girl and publicly opposed her placement from the get-go.
He decided to display his objection yesterday by placing a statue of a pug peeing on the fearless girl. The peeing dog statue has since been removed but not before a very public outcry was heard. Alex claimed, “most people were amused or perplexed by it (1)”.
No, Alex, most people were insulted by it. It was well-known by most that you objected to the instillation of the “Fearless Girl” statue and although you claim the “Fearless Girl” was “made by a billion-dollar financial firm trying to promote an index fund (1)” that is not what the rest of the world saw in her. You, as an artist, should be able to look past your ego and see the art through the eyes of those who are there to appreciate it. That fearless girl is all of us, all women, and I for one love her. To me she is THE RESISTER and every time I see her she fills me with hope.
Alex, you want to degrade that girl, shame her with the urine of a dog as if she is no more meaningful than a fire-hydrant. Well, guess what, a little pee never hurt anyone—unless you are talking about Trump, because in that case that pee, that urine tape, is likely the reason why Trump is being blackmailed by Russia and the reason why we are all in this mess.
Mother of 3
Nurse
Colts Neck, NJ
Resource:
1 Statue of Dog Peeing Pops Up Near NYC’s ‘Fearless Girl’, http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/national-international/Peeing-Dog-Statue-Takes-Aim-at-Fearless-Girl-Report-425226224.html