Council has taken action against a Greek statue installed at Burleigh Hill in mysterious circumstances.
The council decided to move the statue, which has been likened to a Banksy moment on social media. The statue appeared a few weeks ago mysteriously but was removed earlier today by Gold Coast Council and put in storage.
In a statement over the incident, Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate encouraged anyone wanting to have public art installations placed to “go through the right channels”.
“People know I love art and art is subjective… but there’s a place for it.
“On this instance I look at it as illegal dumping, the statue will be removed and they can reclaim it at our depot.”
“People know I love art and art is subjective… but there’s a place for it.
“On this instance, I look at it as illegal dumping, the statue will be removed, and they can reclaim it at our depot.”
Well done, Gold Coast Council (sarcasm font). A lovely Banksy moment with this anonymous installation on Burleigh Hill, destroyed and taken away by the council today. With a grain of imagination and a bit of humour, the council could have secured it better for citizens' enjoyment, said Meridith Baxter on Twitter.
What is a Banksy
Banksy is a pseudonymous England-based street artist, political activist and film director whose real name and identity remain unconfirmed and the subject of speculation. Active since the 1990s, his satirical street art and subversive epigrams combine dark humour with graffiti executed in a distinctive.
