There's a new addition to the Wellesley campus. Unfortunately, he happens to be a half-naked sleepwalking statue situated on the campus of a women's college.

The outdoor sculpture - titled "Sleepwalker" -- is made of bronze and paint, but it is undeniably lifelike, with eyes closed and mouth slightly open, resembling a sleepwalking man.

There are mixed opinions about the statue that continue to circulate the campus.

Hundred of students have expressed their displeasure and outrage towards the half-naked sculpture, even signing a petition to ask administrators to have it removed. The petition currently has 538 supporters and counting.

The petition describes the statue as "a source of apprehension, fear, and triggering thoughts regarding sexual assault for many members of our campus community. While it may appear humorous, or thought-provoking to some, it has already become a source of undue stress for many Wellesley College students."

Other students are seen laughing and smiling as they take a closer look at the sculpture.

The artist, Tony Matelli seems to be the most ecstatic, saying "I was talking with the curator of the exhibition and my assistant this morning, and we were saying, 'When was the last time a work of art was talked about so much and got so much attention?' I can't remember when."

There is support for the artist around campus as well by some who understand the artist's intention.

Sarah Wall-Randell, an English professor at Wellesley says, "I find it disturbing, but in a good way. I think it's meant to be off-putting - it's a schlumpy guy in underpants in an all-women environment."

Despite the thrilled reaction of the sculptor and a small handful on campus, the question of whether the sculpture should simply be perceived as art or be removed has surfaced.

Should a statue that so many find offensive and highly uncomfortable remain on the college campus?