‘Water’
Dec 2019 -
Mar 2020
![Olafur Eliasson’s Riverbed 2014, installed at GOMA for ‘Water’, December 2019 / Purchased 2021. The Josephine Ulrick and Win Schubert Charitable Trust / Collection: The Josephine Ulrick and Win Schubert Charitable Trust, Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art / © Riverbed, Olafur Eliasson / Photograph: N Harth, QAGOMA](/system/files/styles/wide/private/2024-06/GOMA_Water_installationview_20191205_nharth_193.jpg?itok=YUkX2v2P)
We evolved in water and emerged from water. We carry the ocean within. On a cellular level, our bodies move to the deep-remembered rhythms of this early environment.
From major immersive experiences to smaller-scale treasures by Australian and international artists, ‘Water’ highlighted this precious resource and aimed to spark conversations on the environmental and social challenges faced by the world today.
‘Water’ was held across GOMA's Gallery 1.1 (The Fairfax Gallery), Gallery 1.2 & Gallery 1.3 (Eric and Marion Taylor Gallery) from 7 December 2019 to 23 March 2020. Find out more below about Collection works included in the exhibition, or visit the full ‘Water’ feature to explore the full list of works.
Feature image: Olafur Eliasson’s Riverbed 2014, installed at GOMA for ‘Water’, December 2019 / Purchased 2021. The Josephine Ulrick and Win Schubert Charitable Trust / Collection: The Josephine Ulrick and Win Schubert Charitable Trust, Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art / © Riverbed, Olafur Eliasson / Photograph: N Harth, QAGOMA
Collection artworks featured in ‘Water’
![Megan Cope Artwork RE FORMATION this artwork made of Cast-concrete oyster shells, copper slag, created in 2016-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/GOMA_Water_installationview_20191204_nharth_008_3.jpg?itok=3Cc10Rkg)
RE FORMATION 2016-19
- COPE, Megan - Creator
![Peter Fischli and Estate of David Weiss/Courtesy: Spruth Magers, Berlin Artwork Snowman this artwork made of Ice sculpture in refrigerated vitrine, created in 1987-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2019.159a-o_038_0.jpg?itok=CenOBXxU)
Snowman 1987/2017-19
- FISCHLI, Peter - Artist
- WEISS, David - Artist
![© David Medalla Artwork Cloud Canyons No.25 this artwork made of Plexiglass tubing, motor pumps, water, detergent, created in 1963-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2024-04/2014.378a-f_031.jpg?itok=TQvQzkdX)
Cloud Canyons No.25 1963/2015
- MEDALLA, David - Creator
![© Riverbed, Olafur Eliasson Artwork Riverbed this artwork made of Water, rock (volcanic stones [blue basalt, basalt, lava], other stones, gravel, sand), wood, steel, plastic sheeting, hose, pumps, created in 2014-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/GOMA_Water_installationview_20191204_nharth_053.jpg?itok=23Pmu_Fu)
Riverbed 2014
- ELIASSON, Olafur - Creator
![Cai Guo-Qiang Artwork Heritage this artwork made of 99 life-sized replicas of animals: polystyrene, gauze, resin and hide, created in 2013-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2013.190.001-099_001_3.jpg?itok=DhCdVFLl)
Heritage 2013
- CAI Guo-Qiang - Creator
![YAYOI KUSAMA Artwork Infinity nets this artwork made of Synthetic polymer paint on canvas, created in 2000-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2001.063_002_3.jpg?itok=G1mCGvaK)
Infinity nets 2000
- KUSAMA, Yayoi - Creator
![Dhuwarrwarr Marika, courtesy of Buku-Larrnggay Mulka Centre, Yirrkala Artwork Milngurr this artwork made of Enamel paint on aluminium composite board (Alupanel), created in 2018-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2019.135_001_3.jpg?itok=kOqM9sF8)
Milngurr 2018
- MARIKA, Dhuwarrwarr - Creator
![Rivane Neuenschwander Artwork Contingent this artwork made of Digital Betacam, DVD and Quicktime file on media player: 10:30 minutes, colour, silent, created in 2008-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2008.354_001_still_0.jpg?itok=XIkctwtY)
Contingent 2008
- NEUENSCHWANDER, Rivane - Creator
![Tomás Saraceno Artwork Biosphere this artwork made of PVC, woven nylon rope, acrylic, air pressure regulator system, created in 2009-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2014.284_001_3.jpg?itok=DuWoBIBl)
Biosphere 2009
- SARACENO, Tomás - Creator
![Tomás Saraceno Artwork Biosphere this artwork made of Woven nylon rope, acrylic, created in 2009-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2014.286_001_3.jpg?itok=CDWD0Gr9)
Biosphere 2009
- SARACENO, Tomás - Creator
![Tomás Saraceno Artwork Biosphere 02 this artwork made of PVC, woven nylon rope, nylon monofilament, acrylic, Tillandsia plants, air pressure regulator system, hydration system, created in 2009-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2014.283_001_3.jpg?itok=aiN8ugso)
Biosphere 02 2009
- SARACENO, Tomás - Creator
![Tomás Saraceno Artwork Biosphere 05 cluster this artwork made of PVC, woven nylon rope, acrylic, air pressure regulator system, created in 2009-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2014.285a-b_001_4.jpg?itok=lBtbi9n_)
Biosphere 05 cluster 2009
- SARACENO, Tomás - Creator
![Charwei Tsai Artwork Circle this artwork made of Digital video, Quicktime file, 4:3: colour, 40 seconds, ed. 2/5
Commissioned by Fondation Cartier, Paris, created in 2009-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2010.282_001_still_3.jpg?itok=kZYZjjX0)
Circle 2009
- TSAI, Charwei - Creator
![Mr. W. Wanambi, courtesy of Buku-Larrnggay Mulka Centre, Yirrkala Artwork Wawurritjpal (Larrakitj) this artwork made of Wood with natural pigments, created in 2017-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2017.392.001-003_001_13.jpg?itok=vtzmEg4k)
Wawurritjpal (Larrakitj) 2017
- WANAMBI, Mr. W. - Creator
![© Mr. W. Wanambi, courtesy of Buku-Larrnggay Mulka Centre, Yirrkala Artwork Larrakitj this artwork made of Wood with white clay pigment, created in 2017-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2017.392.001-003_001_13.jpg?itok=vtzmEg4k)
Larrakitj 2017
- WANAMBI, Mr. W. - Creator
![Mr. W. Wanambi, courtesy of Buku-Larrnggay Mulka Centre, Yirrkala Artwork Larrakitj this artwork made of Wood with white clay pigment, created in 2017-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2017.392.001-003_001_15.jpg?itok=9QsM7qWA)
Larrakitj 2017
- WANAMBI, Mr. W. - Creator
![Artwork Coolamon (Western Queensland) this artwork made of Carved hardwood](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2012.373_001_4.jpg?itok=REJJQPWD)
Coolamon (Western Queensland) c.1920
- UNKNOWN - Creator
![Artwork Coolamon (Western Queensland) this artwork made of Carved hardwood](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2012.374_001_4.jpg?itok=Xw4s4i_1)
Coolamon (Western Queensland) c.1920
- UNKNOWN - Creator
![Lola Greeno Artwork Green maireener necklace this artwork made of Green maireener shells threaded with double strength quilting thread, created in 2007-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2008.087_001_3.jpg?itok=Y9gqSBq1)
Green maireener necklace 2007
- GREENO, Lola - Creator
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![Paul Blackmore / Heat 1 (detail) 2018 A still photograph of a masculine-appearing person making a splash in dark, almost black water (DETAIL)](/system/files/styles/large/private/2023-04/BLACKMOREpaul_Heat1_2018_001_19-6%20CROP.jpg?itok=64nIdGL3)
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