A brass sculpture by artist Juan Sajid Imao at Luneta has been stolen, according to park authorities. A radio report said the park officials discovered the theft early Monday morning, at the Kanlungan ng Sining area, which is currently undergoing renovation.
The bronze crown was originally displayed on pedestal in the Kanlungan area was missing. In its place, the a plant was placed.
Coconuts Manila spoke to the artist’s wife, Cielo, who was saddened by the news. According to her, the sculpture was an entry to the Art Associations of the Philippine awards in the mid-90s and stands around three feet. Imao donated it to the AAP after the competition.
The crown, which is depicted as unravelling, reportedly costs PHP500,000.
Imao is the same artist who sculpted the towering Lapu-Lapu monument at the back of the Department of Tourism building along Kalaw Street. He also created a sundial, made of brass, in Bonifacio Global City. He was named one of the Ten Outstanding Young Men of the country in 2001.
Photo via Bilog ang Buwan ni Luna: The Lapu-Lapu sculpture by the same artist, not stolen.
