A restoration project of a Holy Family statue at a church in Brazil has sparked both unexpected controversy and widespread attention.
The improper restoration left the statue looking like a cartoon character, but it has since emerged as a local landmark, drawing crowds of visitors eager to see it.
As criticism intensified, the parish that commissioned the restoration took action. They ordered the removal of the added paint to return the statue to its original white finish.
The diocese is currently searching for art experts capable of professionally restoring the aging statue.
Reported by Yang Hyun-yi | Video by Lee Eui-seon | Graphics by Yang Hye-min | Source: New York Post, X | Produced by SBS Digital News
The improper restoration left the statue looking like a cartoon character, but it has since emerged as a local landmark, drawing crowds of visitors eager to see it.
As criticism intensified, the parish that commissioned the restoration took action. They ordered the removal of the added paint to return the statue to its original white finish.
The diocese is currently searching for art experts capable of professionally restoring the aging statue.
Reported by Yang Hyun-yi | Video by Lee Eui-seon | Graphics by Yang Hye-min | Source: New York Post, X | Produced by SBS Digital News
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