SEE: 11-Foot George Floyd Statue Unveiled In Brooklyn

BROOKLYN, NY — Brooklynites will get to visit a giant sculpture of George Floyd for the next few weeks before the statue makes its way to Manhattan.

The statue, unveiled on Juneteenth at Flatbush Junction, will stay at the Brooklyn plaza for two or three weeks before it moves to Union Square, according to Council Member Farah Louis, who helped celebrate its unveiling Saturday.

"It’s been little over a year since Mr. Floyd was murdered by a Minneapolis police officer. And his death changed our country," Louis said. "...This statue conveys the dignity and strength of George Floyd. I hope it will prompt constituents, residents and passersby’s to continue to march, mobilize, organize and educate for meaningful change. We could do no greater honor to George Floyd’s memory today on Juneteenth and every day.”

The sculpture of Floyd, who was murdered May 25, 2020, was created by artist Chris Carnabuci and brought to Brooklyn with the help of ConfrontART and the We Are Floyd Foundation, according to Louis.

Weighing well over 500 pounds, the statue is made out of plywood and sits on a five-foot base.

Its unveiling was attended by Floyd's brother, Terrence, the rapper and poet Papoose and a Juneteenth rally at the steps of the Brooklyn Central Library.

Check out photos from the event below: