'Waterhole' - Acrylic on Canvas - by Dwayne Wannamarra Wyndier Andrew Kennedy

This powerful work tells a timeless story of survival and homecoming in the Australian outback. It depicts the legendary White Cockatoo on its epic journey across the desert, instinctively navigating its way back to the waterhole—the sacred place of life, family, and renewal.

Collection: Continuity Collection
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas
Size: 45 x 55 x 1.5 cm (approx. 18 x 22 in.)
Year: 2025

Story & Narrative Significance

The central figure is the White Cockatoo, legendary for its innate wisdom and ability to seek out water in the vast, arid territories of the outback. In a land where the ability to quench one's thirst is vital to survival, the skill of the bird becomes a profound symbol of instinct, self-care, and enduring resilience.

The journey depicted is a solitary one, a testament to the individual's strength, but the destination promises reunion as the cockatoo meets his mob. In this way, the painting is a powerful meditation on the universal theme of 'coming home'—not just to a physical place, but to community, to family, and to oneself. It is a hopeful and inspiring work for any collector who appreciates art that speaks to the enduring power of instinct, resilience, and the journey that leads us back to where we belong.