Facebook founder and Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg commissioned a striking statue inspired by Roman tradition in a grand gesture to honor his wife, Priscilla Chan.
A Commanding Presence
According to Ziare the statue, standing at approximately 7 feet tall, was unveiled by Zuckerberg in a social media post, where he mentioned that the artwork was created in line with the "Roman tradition of making sculptures of your wife."
The statue, designed by New York artist Daniel Arsham, is placed under a tree in what appears to be a residential garden.
The statue's bold color and commanding presence have sparked widespread attention and amusement online.
Some have likened the statue's appearance to characters from the movie "Avatar," while others joked about Zuckerberg's identity as the so-called "guy with a wife."
The More, The Better?
In a photograph shared on Instagram, the real Priscilla Chan is seen sipping from a mug that matches the statue’s light blue hue.
She humorously commented on the statue's unveiling by writing, "The more of me, the better?" along with a heart emoji, displaying her playful reaction to her husband's unique tribute.
The statue depicts a figure in a silver-toned draped garment that flows behind the woman, who is sculpted in a greenish-blue color.
According to National Museums Liverpool, such statues in ancient Rome were often created to honor deceased loved ones or to symbolize meaningful family connections.
