Earlier this month at a Belen city council meeting opponents of Chicago said her work was far from art.

“I do believe that some of Ms. Chicago's artwork is considered pornographic and inappropriate,” said a concerned resident at the meeting.

Belen Mayor Jerah Cordova said he doesn’t agree with everything residents are saying.

“We certainly welcome the input of anybody including the churches and community but they may have a perspective that I don't share and that others don't share but ultimately again its artwork," Cordova said.