Icebergs Summer

Acrylic, Other

46cm (W) x 177cm (H) x 20cm (D)

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A$3,810 15% Off Artwork

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A$3,810 15% Off Artwork

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Artwork Description

The surfboard features a stunning hand-painted scene, seamlessly sealed beneath a glossy coat of clear epoxy resin that enhances the colours and adds a sense of depth, like sunlight shimmering off water. The artwork captures the iconic Bondi Icebergs in the foreground — the crisp, turquoise-blue of the swimming pool contrasting beautifully against the white concrete edges. You can see a few swimmers mid-stroke, others lounging poolside, basking in the summer sun.

Just beyond the Icebergs, Bondi Beach stretches out in a soft arc, its golden sands dotted with sunbathers, beach umbrellas, and locals playing in the surf. The ocean transitions from a soft aqua near the shore to a deeper sapphire further out, with gentle waves rolling in under a sky painted in clear summer hues.

In the distance, the Bondi Pavilion stands as a recognisable landmark — its creamy art deco architecture and arched colonnades framed by nearby shops and cafés bustling with beachgoers. The buildings are rendered in a slightly looser style, adding to the warm, dreamy feel of a perfect Sydney summer day.

The artwork is not only visually striking but deeply evocative, capturing the laid-back energy and iconic beauty of Bondi in a way that turns the surfboard into both a functional ride and a collector's art piece.

Artist Bio

Adam Hughes is a Sydney-based artist. Born and raised in Northern England, Adam began his art journey at a young age.

His works are both vibrant and meditative, evoking a moment of calm amid nature, away from the urban noise. Adam also draws inspiration from the flora and seascapes surrounding him, incorporating this into his highly elaborate canvases.

His creative process is ever evolving and in recent years, Adam has developed his skills with textured and abstract artwork, drawing inspiration from nature and the Australian landscape and developing his personal identity, holding a drama and depth that masterfully draw audiences in for closer inspection.

Commissions

Adam Hughes's studio is in Sydney