Recently released by controversial artist Daniel Edwards, this bronze statue depicts teen superstar couple Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez together in the nude. A clear reference to Adam and Eve, the statue shows a strategically placed maple leaf for Bieber in reference to his Canadian origins, and a star for Selena as a reference to her hometown Texas, the lone star state. The statue has an inscription below that reads "Justin & Selena Forever."
Daniel Edwards told MTV that he chose the biblical reference because of the teens’ larger than life status in celebrity culture. Though the statue was made as an homage, it has created quite a stir because of the controversial lack of clothing.
Nude Teen Superstar Sculptures
This Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez Piece by Daniel Edwards is Odd
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