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It's a bust of Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton -- in more ways than one. Cast in resin and bearing ample cleavage, a bust of the New York Democrat was unveiled this week at the Museum of Sex in New York City.
Calling his creation "The Presidential Bust of Hillary Rodham Clinton: The First Woman President of the United States," artist Daniel Edwards said he wanted to depict the 58-year-old Clinton "with her head held high, a youthful spirit and a face matured by wisdom."
While the former first lady's face is indeed shown with a few wrinkles, though, Edwards cast her in a low-cut floral dress that reveals her shoulders and chest. "Her cleavage is on display, prominently portraying sexual power which some people still consider too threatening," Edwards said.
Edwards has a knack for creating pieces that attract publicity. His last work, unveiled at a gallery in Brooklyn, depicted Britney Spears on her knees giving birth on a bearskin rug.
Clinton is widely thought to be considering a presidential run in 2008 but has not declared her plans. She has not commented on the bust, her office said Friday.
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