Melanie Koolmatrie (Ngarrindjeri)
Where Waters Carry Stories
2025
61 × 61cm
Acrylic on canvas

“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 showing in Water Stories at Yitpi Yartapuultiku until 16 March 2026.

Please note that artwork purchases will be available for collection in late March 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.