Queen Bee Eureka Tower Coogee beach abandoned boats

abandoned boats

expressive floral abstract that dances between wild energy and soft elegance

I wanted to capture the essence of this beach

Back of the canvas is professionally finished

Bright colours painted in a playful style with a touch of Impressionism

Queen Bee Eureka Tower Coogee beach abandoned boatsThis painting depicts part of Richard Stringer's sculpture of giant golden bees on a side of the residential Eureka Tower, on Melbourne's Southbank. A metaphor for a hive of frenetic activity and high density city living, its golden colour reflects the golden glass apex of the building. I was drawn to the surrealistic aspect of this organic sculpture against the background of the geometric architecture. The painting is another in my Melbourne Icons