River Torrens Popeye gets a makeover from Adelaide artist Alice Lindstrom

One of the iconic Popeye boats has been given a makeover by an Adelaide artist who was inspired by “golden hour on the river”. What do you think of its new look?

Alice Lindstrom unveils her Ramsay Art Boat design on Popeye at the River Torrens. Picture: Brett Hartwig

One of the River Torrens’ famous Popeye boats has become even more eye-popping, thanks to a makeover by Adelaide artist Alice Lindstrom.

The collage artist received the second Ramsay Art Boat commission to create her work, titled River Tapestry, which adorns the roof and hull of the iconic cruise vessel.

“The colour palette for the boat’s artwork was inspired by the rich, warm hues of golden hour on the river,” Lindstrom said.

The unveiling of a new artwork by Alice Lindstrom on Popeye. Picture: Brett Hartwig

“As the sun sets, the sky glows with soft pinks, deep oranges, and vivid reds.”

The project is backed by the philanthropic James and Diana Ramsay Foundation and craft organisation Guildhouse, and launched its first Art Boat design by Carly Snoswell last year.

Lindstrom said she remembered being “very excited” to go on Popeye rides when she was a child.

“Now I’ll be able to take my own children along and show them my artwork on the boat.”

The Popeye boats are State Heritage icons and have been taking tourists for trips on the Torrens since 1935.