The sun was still soft and faint from rising when Londoners, in the midst of their morning walks and commutes, near Waterloo Place (a street known for its fantastic collection of statues), were offered an artistic surprise. Even when viewed from a distance, the silhouette, its outlines, and the visual message were stark.A new statue, erected overnight without anyone’s notice. Atop a plinth it stood; a proud man marching forward, in a well-tailored uninteresting suit, holding a huge flag up in his right hand.The problem, though, is that this proud man is blinded by his wind blown flag. It literally…