PHILIP DENHAM - Girringun Art Centre | 'Bagu Necklace' | Milky pine Akay Koo'oila Women's Art Centre and Goanna from his father’s

and Goanna from his father’s side

Itha wara gizul ngadhal mineral adhiya

JANE DENNIS | 'Rising Star' | Gift Card | Hand-coloured linocut

I was young when the Europeans came in 1946 to take us away from our home and forced us to live on Mornington Island in the dormitory in the mission there

an artist-cum-superhero whose successes are vastly out of proportion with his talents

PHILIP DENHAM - Girringun Art Centre | 'Bagu Necklace' | Milky pine Akay Koo'oila Women's Art Centre and Goanna from his father’sPhilip Denham is an artist working at the Girringun Aboriginal Art Centre, based in Cardwell, Far North Queensland. He is a language speaker and knowledge holder and works with other Traditional Owners to share what he knows. He is a creator of traditional tools and has an extensive knowledge of the environment and its resources. Philip was taught by his parents who are highly respected Elders of the area.. Established in 2008, the Girringun Art