Dobell Requited

Sydney people are usually more forgiving.

What did poor William Dobell do to deserve being commemorated by this odd structure? It was originally located in Sydney's Martin Place. However, in a streetscape beautification program prior to the city hosting the 2000 Olympics, the monument was relocated to the intersection of Pitt Street and Spring Street where it is more easily ignored by passers-by.

Did the artist really deserve to be remembered this way?