Sculpture at UK nature reserve sparks outrage for looking like 'poop' emoji

CHICHESTER, U.K. (KGO) -- In the U.K., an artist is now having to defend their creation for its misunderstood look.

There's some outrage over their sculpture that looks like an unsavory texting emoji.

Take a look:

You can guess which emoji this sculpture mistakenly resembles.

The artist says it's supposed to resemble a periwinkle shell.

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The structure is built out of willow branches and sits on a nature reserve near the English Channel.

It will stay at that site for the next three years.