Melanie Koolmatrie (Ngarrindjeri)
Where Waters Carry Stories (25-302)
2025
Acrylic on canvas
91 × 91cm

“This artwork reflects the way Ngarrindjeri waters flow through the heart of Country, connecting all tribes from the River, Lakes, Coorong, and Sea. These waterways are living pathways - carrying stories, culture, and identity across vast distances.. The shifting colours in the painting echo the changing character of water through the seasons, and during sunrise and sunset when light transforms the surface into something new. Yet beneath these variations, the current and waves remain one entity; moving with a shared rhythm that mirrors the unity of Ngarrindjeri people.”

Currently based in Adelaide, Melanie Koolmatrie is a Ngarrindjeri, Ramindjeri, Boandik and Peramangk multidisciplinary artist. Recent works explore her deep cultural and personal connection to water, speaking to water’s role as a source of transformation, reflection, and renewal.

Currently showing at LIV Golf until 15 February 2026.
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Please note that artwork purchases will be available for collection in late February from the Ku Arts office in Tarntanya/Adelaide.
Get in touch if you’d like a quote for us to ship the artwork direct to you at the conclusion of the exhibition.

Please note that the actual colours of the painting may vary slightly from what you see on your screen. We strive to make our digital images as accurate as possible, but due to variations in monitor and device settings (brightness, contrast, saturation), the colours you see in the final product may look different in person.

Sold on stretcher bars.