You can find so many incredible works of art across the state of Texas. Unfortunately, most people think one of those pieces is not in Sugar Land, TX.
In 2016, the city erected what’s come to be known as the “Selfie Statue,” depicting two young women posing for a selfie with a smartphone. It was part of a collection that included ten pieces in total, but all anybody can focus on is the Selfie Statue.
As such, Rivers Art, a premium fine‑art printing provider, asked 2,000 Americans to name the ugliest public art in the country. Guess who made an appearance on the list?
Per CW 33, of the Selfie Statue, Rivers Art said:
This bronze sculpture depicts two young women taking a selfie with a smartphone, frozen forever in mid-pose. The peace started heightened conversations even beyond the US. While the goal was to show how we can connect now in new ways, the artist faced harsh criticism. The stiff bodies, bland expressions, and overly literal subject make it feel more like a bad snapshot in bronze than real art. Instead of capturing fun or connection, it comes across as awkward and dated, one of the least flattering statues in Texas.
At least this wasn’t voted the ugliest piece of art in the country. That honor (dishonor?) goes to the Boll Weevil Monument in Enterprise, Alabama.
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