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Wakefield artist defends 'disrespectful' Amazon love god statue

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Jason Wilsher-Mills said the 1.9m bronze figure was inspired by his parents' love story. It is part of a proposed £1m art trail through Wakefield city centre. Dozens of people have lodged objections with the council over the sculpture.

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Wakefield artist defends 'disrespectful' Amazon love god statue

Plans to site the sculpture near Wakefield Cathedral have been called "offensive to Christians".

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Amazonian love god a mockery of our God, say Wakefield Christians

Objectors say placement of lifesize statue near city’s cathedral is ‘disrespectful’, but artist says work celebrates love and hope

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BBC News broke the news in United Kingdom on Wednesday, March 29, 2023.
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