ETE CYCLONIQUE

“Été Cyclonique” is a water painting that captures my subconscious vision of Tropical Cyclone Alfred, which struck Broadbeach, Gold Coast, Australia during a recent summer.

This terrifying experience is etched into memory—the brilliant summer sun, normally a symbol of joy, was engulfed by violent cyclonic winds and torrential rains. The cyclone moved in a powerful circular rhythm, destroying homes, vehicles, and trees, and causing widespread flooding.

Cyclone Alfred brought massive waves that eroded our iconic golden beaches, compromising once-safe shores and deeply impacting tourism.

At the heart of the painting lies the intense, glowing summer sun, surrounded by the roaring cyclone. The circular winds, howling like an express train in the night, came and went for hours—relentless and deafening.

This piece reflects both the awe and the devastation of that moment—a surreal and emotional impression of nature’s overwhelming force.