5 statue that became controversial in Indonesia

Statue is three-dimensional of man's work is specifically designated as a place of art appreciation. But this work can reap the controversy, both because of the 'sexy' or not in accordance with the mysticism atmosphere of the local community.

 

  

Here are 5 statue caused controversy in Indonesia:

1. Obama Statue

Following the controversy, the statue of Little Obama installed in Menteng Park, Central Jakarta, displaced, Sunday (14/02/2010) night to SD 01 Menteng. Jakarta Governor Fauzi Bowo agreed aspirations to move "Barry Dreams Statue" at Barack Obama's former school permanently. The presence of a small Obama statue in Menteng Park protests many people because it is considered not appropriate since Obama does not have service in Indonesia. Many believe that the leaders of this country are much more appropriate than Obama. The bronze statue is designed with a two-meter high sculpture artist named Eddie Chaniago Ancol. Construction of the statue was initiated by the 'Friends of Obama' foundation.

2. Statue of Gus Dur

This is a controversial statue of 'Gus Dur's Heart' by Purnomo Cipto, controversy because it is a Buddha stature. The difference is, the head of the Buddha replaced Gus Dur's head complete with thick glasses. This statue, along with three other Gus Dur statues featured in cultural arts degree titled 'Multisesigusdurisme' at Studio Mendut in Magelang, on Friday, February 5, 2010. According Cipto, making this controversy statue there was no intention to offend Buddhists. According Cipto again, Buddha statues are describes Abdurrahman Wahid is portrays a pluralistic, socially acceptable and picture goodness. Cipto not intend to sell the sculpture "Gus Dur's Heart" which measures 100 x 90 meters. In fact, the statue is still there in the Studio Mendut owned Mendut Sutanto.

  

 

3. Statue of Three Mojang

The atmosphere in the elite residential Harapan Indah in Bekasi very heroic on June 19, 2010. A group of mass following the demolition of statues of Three Mojang are worth Rp 2.5 billion that became iconic of this housing. Works of art made of bronze was torn down after protests loudly by the clergy and the local community as it is considered Trinity symbolic. His stance was also accused of not licensed. Shaped 19-meter high statue of three women dressed in sexy, the work of an Bali artist, Nyoman Nuarta, was successfully knocked down at 7:40 pm after police and mass working hard since early Saturday at 03.30 pm. In front of the statue there is an inscription that mentions a statue of Three Mojang are a reflection of the beauty and culture of West Java written Nyoman Nuarta name as the author. After 'dumped' in Bekasi, This statue was actually purchased by Bali Governor Made Mangku Pastika.

4. Inul Statue

Inul statue, which was in the middle of the street near his home, Kartika Main Line, Pondok Indah, Jakarta.  Protested by FPI in 2007. Inul statue 2.5 meters complete with box and was have a gold colored spotlights. Black placard reads 'Contribution from Inul' bundle seems decorate the statue. Finally Statue dismantled and secured by RT in Inul local neighborhood.

5. Folk Statue (Statue 'voluptuous' in Pekanbaru)

Dancer statue which is right in the heart of Pekanbaru, Riau, was public controversy until this day. Right on Jalan Sudirman and crossings Gajah Mada road or right in front of the governor's office touted statue at a cost of Rp. 4 billion. The new statue recently inaugurated in a month, featuring two figures of men and women who were dancing. The man wearing a cap at the top position. While the statue of a woman with the body position under her curved body. Made the position of statue ass to "voluptuous". Statue that looks plump buttocks, leads directly to the Office of the Governor of Riau. Make this statue is considered "erotic". Hemisphere buttocks of statue clearly visible to people passing their, sparked protests from various parties.

            Name the statue was also being debated. Originally named after the Zapin monument, a typical Malay dance. But apparently, this monument was called Zapin being criticized. The reason is Zapin dance not the same as  this dancing statue. Then replaced this name of Zapin monument become Zero monument.
But it was also criticized because his position is not at the zero point in Pekanbaru. Then the name changed to Folk monument.

 

The full source: 5 Patung Kontroversi di Indonesia  - Lintascerita.com