A bronze sculpture of Martin Luther King Jr. is garnering criticism for its unusual depiction of the late Civil Rights leader — again. “The Ripple” (2025), unveiled last month, features a magnified pair of shoes, head, and left arm in what artist Andrew Luy described as a symbolic gesture to King’s efforts and enduring legacy. “This sculpture was never intended to be a hyper-realistic replica of Dr. King,” wrote Luy, a Wall Street manager-turned-sculptor, in an August 6 letter to the city in response to feedback. “We chose to depict Dr. King in a stylized, larger-than-life scale, using simplified forms to emphasize strength, gesture, and approachability.” Out of more than 1,000 proposals, he was selected for the $500,000 project by a town committee and worked in collaboration with a team of Winter Park residents, who have stood by the work. Notably, the town’s population consists of less than 5% Black residents. To read the full story by mayapontone, visit the link in bio. . . . ...