Statues or portraits of Buddhists and Bodhisattvas are actually manifestations of the efforts made by Buddhists and Bodhisattvas to strengthen the confidence of Buddhists and believers. You know, these are just forms, not important. What matters is the heart! Respect and sincerity are the most important things. The so-called "sincerity is the spirit" means this.
We ordinary people have no confidence in ourselves, so we need external things (such as statues, beads, pendants, etc.) to improve; If you really have a Buddha in your heart, it doesn't matter whether you have respect or not, because opening your eyes and closing your eyes are all Buddhas inside and outside your heart.