Waterholes — Original Artwork by Debbie Wood
Waterholes is a powerful and vibrant original artwork by Gomeroi artist Debbie Wood, celebrating the life-giving significance of water across Country. Through intricate dot work, rhythmic line patterns, and bold colour, this piece reflects the deep cultural connection between land, water, and community.
The circular motifs represent waterholes—places of gathering, nourishment, and survival—while the surrounding organic shapes echo the movement of people, animals, and seasons across the landscape. Debbie’s confident use of colour brings energy and joy to the work, while the layering of dots and lines creates a sense of depth and storytelling that invites closer inspection.
Painted in acrylic and beautifully float framed in natural pine, Waterholes is a striking statement piece. Its generous square format makes it ideal for feature walls in living spaces, offices, or curated gallery hangs. This artwork offers not only strong visual impact but also meaningful cultural narrative, making it a thoughtful investment for collectors of contemporary Aboriginal art.
Artwork Details
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Artist: Debbie Wood (Gomeroi)
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Title: Waterholes
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Medium: Acrylic on canvas
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Size: 104cm x 104cm
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Framing: Float framed in natural pine wood
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Finish: Ready to hang
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Artwork Type: Original, one-of-a-kind
About the Artist
Debbie Wood is a Gomeroi artist whose work is deeply inspired by Country, culture, and connection. Her distinctive visual language draws on traditional storytelling, interpreted through a contemporary lens using bold colour palettes and rhythmic mark-making. Debbie’s artworks celebrate place, movement, and identity, offering collectors an authentic connection to living Aboriginal culture through modern Australian art.