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In recent days, residents of Bilbao, Spain, have been taken aback by the sudden appearance of a 120kg statue of a girl rising from the Nervion River.The submerged statue of the girl, named 'Bihar' - meaning 'Tomorrow', was crafted by Mexican surrealist sculptor Ruben Orozco. This installation is part of a campaign by the BBK Foundation - the charitable arm of Kutxabank in Spain.
The 120kg statue made of glass fiber is placed right in the middle of the Nervion River, and the ebb and flow of the tide on the river is the decisive factor determining the sinking or floating status of the statue.
The Bihar masterpiece is created to raise awareness of the impact of climate change, and how human actions can engulf everything if there are no sustainable environmental protection measures.
Residents of Bilbao initially felt quite fearful and unsettled upon seeing this statue, with some even thinking that this statue of a girl was placed here to commemorate some unfortunate drowning victim.
Gradually, as people became accustomed to the presence of the statue and learned the meaning behind it, they began to have a more nuanced perspective on the artwork. Some felt sadness and regret, while others opined that the piece looked too eerie or could potentially confuse viewers.According to Reuters
