4 /5 Swell Traveller: In 1980 this colourful sculpture was revealed in the City Square of Melbourne. Its official name is the Vault but it is also known as the Yellow Peril. The artist that created it was Ron Robertson-Swann.
Made of metal, painted yellow and representing dynamic movement, this abstract sculpture, created quite a divided opinion from Melburnians. It has been graffitied, a shelter for the homeless, photographed by many for its sweet lines and an inspiration for artists. It was then moved to Batman Park and again recently near the Australian Centre for Contemporary Art.
Perhaps this piece of art was ahead of its time, and there would be no issue placing it back in the city again, especially near Federation Square, in the National Gallery or along the Yara River. It is, after all, a piece of art.
It is a structure people pass daily and worth having a look. You can decide - love it or not?