In a surreal turn of events mirroring the life of Melania Trump, her statue, initially unveiled in 2020, has disappeared from Sevnica, leaving only the base behind.
Melania Trump's Statue Disappears from Slovenian Hometown
Melania Trump's Statue Disappears from Slovenian Hometown
A bronze statue of the former First Lady has vanished without a trace in Slovenia.
The larger-than-life bronze statue of Melania Trump, created by American artist Brad Downey, has mysteriously disappeared from its location along the Sava River in Sevnica, Slovenia. Unveiled in September 2020, the statue became a symbol of her connection to her hometown, emerging mere months before she left the White House. However, nearly four months after Melania's return to Washington, the statue has seemingly made its exit. Currently, only its feet and a two-meter tree stump remain in place.
This latest disappearance continues a bizarre trend for Melania Trump tributes. The original wooden statue, carved by local artisan Ales "Maxi" Zupevc in 2019, suffered a similar fate when it was set ablaze on the Fourth of July. Innovative, Downey had already created a bronze version to replace the wooden one, claiming it was designed to be as indestructible as possible. However, it appears that it has indeed been removed from its pedestal.
Local police are currently investigating the case, categorizing it as theft, while Downey speculates that the disappearance might be linked to the political climate surrounding Trump's potential re-election. Meanwhile, authorities in Sevnica expressed mixed emotions, condemning any destruction of public or private property while simultaneously acknowledging that the image of the former First Lady has not instilled local pride.
As investigations unfold, the fate of this enigmatic statue continues to capture international attention, exemplifying the complex interplay of art, politics, and national identity.
This latest disappearance continues a bizarre trend for Melania Trump tributes. The original wooden statue, carved by local artisan Ales "Maxi" Zupevc in 2019, suffered a similar fate when it was set ablaze on the Fourth of July. Innovative, Downey had already created a bronze version to replace the wooden one, claiming it was designed to be as indestructible as possible. However, it appears that it has indeed been removed from its pedestal.
Local police are currently investigating the case, categorizing it as theft, while Downey speculates that the disappearance might be linked to the political climate surrounding Trump's potential re-election. Meanwhile, authorities in Sevnica expressed mixed emotions, condemning any destruction of public or private property while simultaneously acknowledging that the image of the former First Lady has not instilled local pride.
As investigations unfold, the fate of this enigmatic statue continues to capture international attention, exemplifying the complex interplay of art, politics, and national identity.
