Wattyl paints in more than 50 colours were used by the artist to create a specially commissioned artwork on the western exterior of the Picasso Apartments in Mooloolaba, Queensland.
A contemporary apartment development with an accent on outstanding design and luxury living, Picasso offers 12 three-bedroom sky-home apartments across seven levels, including a full-floor penthouse, sub penthouse and just two spacious apartments per floor.
Located 200 metres from the beach, the site has views of both The Glass House Mountains and the ocean of Mooloolaba. Artist Timothy Birch, who was commissioned to create an artwork on the building exterior, was inspired by the colours and textures of the beautiful natural surroundings.
In keeping with the name of the development, Timothy’s line work channels Pablo Picasso and the bright colours, used in small blocks, ensure the mural is clearly visible to the thousands of people who walk and drive by daily.
Timothy named the piece ‘Holding On’, in reference to the huge changes the Sunshine Coast is experiencing in terms of development. As a local, Timothy wanted to highlight the local community’s sense of ‘holding on’, of wanting to preserve and conserve, at all costs, the beauty of the surrounding mountains, ocean and bush.
He selected over 50 Wattyl colours to create his unique artwork, which has already become a much-loved landmark within the local community.
Wattyl is a proud supporter of community projects such as Picasso that foster a sense of welcome and belonging, as well as an appreciation of nature and its inherent beauty.
Products featured
Exterior: Wattyl Solagard Freesia
Exterior: Wattyl Solagard First Snow
Exterior: Wattyl Solagard Top of Collins
Exterior: Wattyl Solagard Colorbond Basalt
Project team
Developer: Cube Developments
Mural Artist: Timothy Birch
Designer: Sarah Busch
