PHILIP DENHAM - Girringun Art Centre | 'Bagu Necklace' | Milky pinePhilip 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

and over 80 full-colour images

Artwork story: An Island warrior ready for battle

I am a thayyorre women

Jean began painting in 2010 and has since developed her own distinctive style and colour palette

Then we deep fry them to eat with rice or sop sop

the landscape and the environment are inspiration for my artwork

We continue to collect language names

Undara Paintings represents an important exhibition in the artist’s career

Courtesy of the artist and Onespace Gallery

last time she asked him

Drawing on his cultural heritage

The Islanders spent three days there for repair before continuing on their journey to Thursday Island then onwards to Muttee Heads