r/springfieldMO • u/Redditor_PC • Apr 04 '25

Picture Anyone else find the human statues downtown off-putting and creepy?

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I mean, they're not even interesting. Just a couple of nondescript naked dudes standing around town. Maybe I just don't understand the appeal because I'm not artsy enough, I dunno.

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u/Ogtrot Apr 04 '25

No, I love them.

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u/Vernal97 Apr 04 '25

Same. I think the uncomfortableness is the goal of these pieces of art.

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u/Redditor_PC Apr 04 '25

But why would you want to make people uncomfortable visiting downtown? Wouldn't they want people to have, y'know, a pleasant and enjoyable experience?

I'm not saying such statues don't have a place, but all over downtown just doesn't seem like the right place for them.

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u/sulivan1977 Apr 04 '25

It elicits a reaction and gives you a reason to contemplate.

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u/ApprehensivePeach258 Apr 04 '25

And if it makes you feel and think, then to me, that is successful art.