Leaving Sculpture Missing in Linde Reserve

In April 2023 the Committee wrote to Council following the observation that the beautifully artistic sculptures "The Egrets" were missing from Linde Reserve, Stepney.

One of the great features of Linde Reserve is the collection of public art sculptures by metal artists Will Kuiper and Meliesa Judge.

Now another one of the Kuiper & Judge bronze sculptures in Linde Reserve has been stolen.

This time it is the large and exquisite German migration work “Leaving”, which depicts a mother with her two children leaving for a new life in South Australia.

Photo of Leave Statue by Kuiper and JudgePhoto of missing Leaving statue by Kuiper and Judge

This is the second time the bronze artwork has been stolen.

It is hoped that it will be soon replaced and that extra security measures are taken by Council to protect it and other art works in Linde Reserve.