A renowned Australian artist was found dead in his garden, with his destroyed community that the talented sculptor remembers as a beloved friend.
Dion Horstmans, 57, is supposed to have died on Saturday afternoon in his house in South Bondi in the eastern outskirts of Sydney, leaving his family deeply driven behind.
Daily Mail Australia understands that the police do not investigate death as suspicious after the body of the father of two was found in his house on Forrest Knoll Avenue.
Members of the Bondi community paid tribute to their friend with photos and memories shared on social media.
'I have just discovered that the incredibly talented Dion Horstmans has continued. It is a real shock to find out that he has died, “said a Facebook message.
“The world is now a lesser place without you in it … those talented hands of yours have left their mark, and unfortunately they will no longer.”
'I am sorry to hear that the world will be a lesser place without him in it. Really sad and condolences to his family, 'still read a tribute.
The celebrated artist was best known for his multidimensional geometric wall sculptures, often in bright fluorescent colors.
Four sculptor Dion Horstmans (photo) was found dead on Saturday in Sydney
Dion Horstmans (photo) was best known for his multidimensional geometric wall sculptures, often in bright fluorescent colors.
Originally from Wellington in New Zealand, he worked in the film industry for 15 years to make props and models for film sets before he became a full-time artist.
Daily Mail Australia understands that he had an on-again, off-again relationship with psychologist Jo Moeney (no Leidreiter).
The couple were both old inhabitants of the suburb on the beach, but was not supposed to live together at the time of his death.
He is survived by two adult daughters, June and Zaza, who are located in Byron Bay and who followed in his artistic footsteps.
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