"Historically, wealthy people have commissioned portraits or, more rarely, sculptures of themselves to gain status and, of course, to immortalize themselves," says Olav Velthuis, a sociology professor at the University of Amsterdam, emphasizing the tradition of commissioning art as a reflection of wealth and power.
"A photo of your wife isn't cool. You know what's cool? A giant sculpture of your wife," illustrates the extravagant lengths wealthy individuals go to in expressing their affection and status.
"We thought it was an interesting idea," Brant told AD in 2020, reflecting on the provocative nature of art that juxtaposes celebrity status with more traditional forms of recognition.
Sánchez herself later told that the sculpture is actually of Freyja, highlighting how even art featuring loved ones can blur the lines between personal affection and public spectacle.
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