Catch Me Sculpture stolen from Keast Park in Frankston

Another whimsical statue has been stolen recently.  Catch Me by Keld Moseholm, was part of Sculpture by the Sea, at Keast Park in Frankston. 

The sculpture had originally been installed in 2022 near the Seaford Library and had only just been re-located to Keast Park. A plaque describes the sculpture as representing An image of human behaviour where dramatic situations often occur and which can be both tragic and comical.

Keld Moseholm (1936-2023) was a Danish sculptor and was known for his rounded figurative sculptures that balance humor and gravity, portraying humanity as small spheres in a larger game.

Catch Me sculpture at Keast Park, Frankston

Image: https://www.imaginefrankston.com.au/seaford/catch-me-keld-moseholm

The sad remains

Image: City of Frankston Facebook post of December 23, 2025  

 https://www.facebook.com/FrankstonCityCouncil

The City of Frankston's Facebook post on this theft notes that the remains of the sculpture have been removed while investigations are underway.  They also state that Public art belongs to all of us and one of the comments on this Facebook post confirms this idea of public ownership -  When this sculpture was at Seaford Library a lot of little kids would hug the sculpture. No judgement just hugs.  

Sadly this is just another example of a delightful, well loved sculpture being maliciously stolen from the community. 

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Should you actually possess the item and wish to return it its rightful owners or custodians, please contact us.

Sources

• City of Frankston Facebook post of December 23, 2025   https://www.facebook.com/FrankstonCityCouncil
• Atlas Obscura https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/catch-me
• Keld Moseholm, sculptor,  website https://www.moseholm.dk/moseholmdk/en
• Imagine Frankston website https://www.imaginefrankston.com.au/seaford/catch-me-keld-moseholm 

Bronze Bather sculpture stolen from Parkdale

The Bronze Bather statue by Anne Ross was stolen from outside the Parkdale Railway Station on  November 12, 2025. The statue and a companion piece, collectively the Windsong Sculptures,  were installed in December 2024 as part of the re-development of the Parkdale Station. 

Bronze Bather statue by Anne Ross

Image: https://baysidenews.com.au/2025/12/10/search-for-missing-statue-underway/

The artist Anne Ross, was interviewed for the Level Crossing Removal website and spoke about her inspiration for the pieces -
There are numerous symbols I included in the works, inspired by my research and personal experience of the local area.

The one-piece bathing suit and cap, worn by both figures references local international swimming champion Annette Kellerman, who moved to the area with her parents in 1902. She was one of the first women to wear a one-piece bathing suit, which was controversial at the time, and she advocated for a women’s right to wear a one-piece starting her own line of bathing suits, among many other successful pursuits.

There is also my interpretation of a miniature representation of the Shirley Burke Theatre ‘The Winter Garden’, to acknowledge the important work and time the former Mayor dedicated to shaping Parkdale. Shirley moved to Bethel Avenue in Parkdale with her parents in the early 1950s and became deeply involved in driving many community projects, serving as mayor in the 1960s – always acting with the community at heart.

The sculptures also feature boats, an obvious connection to the bay, as are the birds. The three birds may also be seen as representing flight into the future. There are five buildings included within one of the pieces. These may be viewed as the five original shops in Parkdale, the old bathing boxes, some stables or houses – all elements that are part of Parkdale’s past and present. And of course, the dog represents the beloved local Parkdale pet population.

All that remains of the Bronze Bather sculpture are  her feet. 

Image: Tim Richardson,  M.P., Facebook page from 13/11/2025

https://www.facebook.com/richardson4mordialloc

This is a very sad end for a delightful statue, the inspiration for which came from the local area. 

Should you have any information about Bronze Bather, contact the police or please leave a comment below or see 'Contact us' tab for anonymous emailing.

Should you actually possess the item and wish to return it its rightful owners or custodians, please contact us.

References

• Introducing Parkdale Station's New Public Art, December 13, 2024. Level Crossing Removal Project website, read. 
• New Artwork at Parkdale Station, January 10, 2025. Level Crossing Removal Project website, read.
• Search for Missing Statue under way, The News, Bayside, December 10, 2025, read  
• Anne Ross Artist and Sculptor https://www.anneross.com.au/