AROUND THE REGION

BY SARAFINA WRIGHT

The sculpture is subject to misinterpretation without knowledge of the photo. I don’t doubt Thomas’ intentions, but it was a miss.

LAKEISHA WILLIAMS / MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE

I think people need to grow up. The artist has explained his vision, and folks still attach some sexual meaning to it. It’s not everyone’s cup of tea; fine, that’s life. But all the extra outrage is overkill.

MARCUS JAMES / NEW YORK, N.Y

A lot of people don’t understand the artistic value of the statue. It’s fine the way it is. I’m going to take a trip to Boston to go see it.

WHITTAKER / TORONTO, ONTARIO

Claire

It was poorly executed.

ED SNEED / FREDERICK, MARYLAND

I like it! It’s unique and shows how the artist expresses himself differently from other artistic ideals.