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Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) responded after a man expressed concern about the statues found in the lobby of the Hotel Michael.
Stomper Ramon He said he was “shocked” to see the “nude statues” at the five-star hotel located in RWS on Friday night (September 25).
“The statues are indecent and there are so many children around,” Ramón said.
“His private parts are huge too. They should be small if it’s art.”
According to the RWS blog, these statues are the work of Fernando Botero, one of the most famous Latin American artists.
His works can also be found all over the world, from Park Avenue in New York City to the Champs Elysees in Paris and even along the Singapore River at Raffles Place.
In response to a question from Stomp, an RWS spokesperson explained that the artist behind the statues at Hotel Michael is known for his signature style of depicting objects in “oversized and exaggerated” dimensions.
The spokesperson said: “The artwork – Adán y Eva – by renowned Colombian artist Fernando Botero is on display near the entrance of Hotel Michael at RWS.
“Mr. Botero is known for depicting objects in oversized and exaggerated dimensions, which has remained his signature style in his many renowned sculptures and works of art.
“Since RWS opened ten years ago, we have showcased many famous works of art by acclaimed artists throughout the destination complex, including Salvador Dalí’s Space Elephant, Auguste Rodin’s The Thinker and Dale Chihuly’s Armonia Chandeliers.”
