Eromanga Sea is inspired by Australia’s vast prehistoric inland sea, which once covered much of what is now arid central Australia. Over millennia, these waters receded, becoming part of the subterranean reserves of the Great Artesian Basin—an immense underground system that continues to nourish the “Red Centre” through its springs and hidden waterways.

The Great Artesian Basin is considered the largest and deepest artesian basin in the world, underlying approximately 22% of the Australian continent. Reaching depths of up to 3,000 metres, it is estimated to contain around 64,900 cubic kilometres of groundwater - an amount sufficient to fill Sydney Harbour approximately 130,000 times.

The idea of this immense underground sea beneath the desert landscape informs Kypriadakis’ ongoing exploration of ancient waters that carry the DNA of life, and the stories held within. In this work, water is approached not only as subject matter but also as a medium of transformation. Water, in all its fluid ambiguity, becomes both material and metaphor, a symbol of transcendence, renewal, and the mysteries that lie beyond the known. Drawing from Oceanic concepts of spirituality, connection, and the cycle of time, this series also explores concepts of water as a gateway between worlds and a place of belonging.

An intuitive engagement with water guides Kypriadakis’ process. Initial layers are applied boldly onto aluminium composite panel using unconventional tools, followed by a gradual process of refinement through successive glazes and meticulous sanding to create a luminous surface that subtly reflects the viewer, inviting contemplation of the delicate balance between the natural world and our place within it.