New Delhi, April 11 -- A 45-foot naked steel statue of a woman - weighing around 32,000 pounds- was installed in San Francisco, US, on Thursday and is set to remain in place for at least six months, with the possibility of an extension up to one year. The work, R-Evolution, is meant to symbolize female empowerment and strength, Independent reported.

The artist behind the masterpiece, Marco Cochrane, said in an interview with the San Francisco Recreation and Parks Agency, "Women's presence in public art is rare. When they are depicted, it is often through outdated or passive narratives. R-Evolution challenges that. She stands strong, aware, and grounded-calling for a world where all people can walk freely and without fear."

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