Queen Bee Eureka Tower Coogee beach Bright colours painted in a

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

abandoned boats

There is a sense of contrast between the bold

An unintentional outcome

which creates a striking contrast between the vibrant turquoise water and the rich

Queen Bee Eureka Tower Coogee beach Bright colours painted in aThis 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