The roadside statue of a great man was covered with a plastic bag and responded that it was not completed to avoid early exposure
Morning Post 96101 scene news (reporter Peng Xiaofei intern Du Qiaoting) "For at least a year, every time I pass by, I can see those several humanoid statues, with black plastic bags over their heads, and I am curious what are the figures?" Recently, some citizens reflected to this newspaper, in the west fourth ring Road Qingta Guest House side, perennial placed 3 statues were covered. Yesterday, the Beijing Morning Post reporter learned from the person in charge of the guest house that the statue is customized for a college, which has not yet been completed, so the head is covered to avoid exposure in advance.
Yesterday, the Beijing Morning Post reporter saw at the scene that these three complete humanoid statues were located in the fence on the east side of the guest house, their heads were covered with black plastic bags and their bodies were covered with dust. Two of the white statues, one in front of the other standing behind, are more than 2 meters high, wearing long garlands around their necks, looking tall and dignified. In addition, there are a dozen small statues of human heads covered by plastic bags and a statue of an eagle with its wings spread.
"These statues have been here for a long time, all covered their heads and did not know who they were. Looking dressed up, they looked like great men." "Said Mr. Lu, a citizen. Beijing Morning Post reporter noticed that many passers-by through here to see the statue, can not help but look sideways. But even longtime residents who live nearby have never seen the statue.
The director of Qingta Guest House was later approached by a Beijing Morning Post reporter. According to him, the statues were all created by an artist, specially customized for an academy, and the figures were mainly older revolutionaries, but he did not disclose who they were."These statues will eventually be made into bronze statues, now it is just a mold, not yet formed, not suitable for public disclosure, so it is covered." The director said that according to the superior's request, the guest house vacated an idle conference room as a studio for artists to use, "artists usually draw pictures here and make models, and then there is a special factory to make statues. After the statues are completed, they will be sent to the college."