Barbara Egan was born on the banks of the Murray river and later moved out to Robinvale with her father. In recent times, she has focused her art practice on her connection to Robinvale and the river surrounds. In Underground Water, Barbara has depicted the twisted roots of the river bed, the ripples and the natural line patterns formed in the sand. Combining her dreamtime of the river and the surroundings with her strong art skills, Barbara has used her art as a medium of teaching and sharing culture and knowledge.