Wow. That was a day of fun for sure. It's about showcasing talents and sharing it with others as well. It should come as no surprise that commissioning a Chinese sculptor to make the brand new Martin Luther King Memorial statue would draw criticism, regardless of sculptor Lei Yixin's skill. “Weak” is one adjective The Daily Beast utilizes to describe the Martin Luther King Memorial statue, however the most common points of contention among critics is not only that it reflects “Communist roots,” however that it is white. Resource for this article: MLK Memorial sculpture revealed to complaints of whiteness. Sculpture is a very interesting form of art. The materials used in sculpture are diverse, changing throughout history.