BIRMINGHAM: The United Kingdom has unveiled the “Strength of the Hijab,” a pioneering 16-foot steel sculpture dedicated to women who wear hijab, Western media reported on Friday.
Statue to be installed in Birmingham
The statue, will be installed in Smithwick, in the West Midlands area of Birmingham, the UK’s second-biggest city.
It would be formally unveiled next month, marking a historic moment in the world of art and cultural recognition.
The statute is commissioned by the local charity Legacy West Midlands and designed by renowned artist Luke Perry.
The “Strength of the Hijab” has been first of its kind in the world, designed to pay tribute to Muslim women who proudly wear the headscarf.
Luke Perry, the artist behind the sculpture, expressed his enthusiasm for the project. He acknowledged that this segment of the community has been underrepresented in different aspects, and this statue serves as a meaningful step towards creating balance in the British society.
He said it is a piece that celebrates women who wear hijabs. He that he was inspired to create this master piece by conversations with Muslim women at the Community Connect Foundation.
