The heartbreaking story of the sculptor behind that Melania Trump statue

A sculpture of US First Lady Melania Trump has been unveiled just outside her hometown of Sevnica, Slovenia and has been gaining traction online for the uniqueness.
The artwork was commissioned by Brad Downey and carved from a tree with a chainsaw by a local pipe layer called Ales 'Maxi' Zupevc. The artwork itself has garnered international attention, both positive and negative, leaving many wondering if the piece was a joke, and multiple media outlets calling it a 'tongue-in-cheek' piece.