Ante Dabro

Dabro's sculptures are typified by angular form; many are nudes and bronzes.

His work is said to embody universal themes, "suffering, hope, sexuality, heroism, spirituality" but also silently acknowledge the 'outsider'.

[8] Yet, it had been attributed correctly weeks earlier by another outlet to Danish artist, Keld Moseholm[9] Dabro was quoted in local media, as being upset to the vandalism of art, perhaps adding to the confusion among the media.

The smallest figure was removed on 8 December 2013, with the act visible on footage from a CCTV camera, with two women shown shortly before the theft.

After the publicity, on the following day the figure was handed into a local ACT Police station.

Ante Dabro at work in his studio at Canberra Airport , 2011. Behind (L-R) are the full sized models for "Genesis", "Resilience", the unassembled pieces of "Mother and Child", and his Australian Silky Terrier , Chico.
Royal Australian Navy Memorial , Anzac Parade, Canberra