There’s a bronze sculpture by artist Thomas J. Price entitled Grounded in the Stars, that has caused some sort of controversy on some social media, but we know why that is. That’s not why we’re here. Times Square Arts presents this 12-foot-tall figurative bronze sculpture was made to confront preconceived notions of identity and representation. With Grounded in the Stars, Price reimagines both the monument and monumentality in Times Square, one of the world’s most iconic public spaces. The artist is stated as saying “The intention of my public works is to become part of the place they inhabit and its physical, material history, as well as the visitors that pass through and around the location, no matter how fleeting. I hope Grounded in the Stars and Man Series will instigate meaningful connections and bind intimate emotional states that allow for deeper reflection around the human condition and greater cultural diversity.” A fictionalized character constructed from images, observations, and open calls spanning between Los Angeles and London, the young woman depicted in Grounded in the Stars carries familiar qualities, from her stance and countenance to her everyday clothing. The woman in Grounded in the Stars cuts a stark contrast to the pedestaled permanent monuments — both white, both men — which bookend Duffy Square, while embodying a quiet gravity. Grounded in the Stars is accessible by wheelchair via a ramp. The bronze sculpture faces North towards 47th Street and the ramp is located on the East side of the sculpture. It has been on display since April 29th, and will be until June 14th.