GIRRINGUN ART CENTRE - PHILIP DENHAM | 'Yada ( Fishing Line )' | Hand made rope / carved wooden winding board / ochre fishermen Theresa was taught to weave

Theresa was taught to weave the traditional baskets of the Jirrbal and Girramay people by her mother when she was young

the Torres Strait Island element of the Sydney Olympics Opening Ceremony (2000)

"There are plenty of termite mounds in the North

Born: Cairns 1986

It was a long way to walk all that way carrying me" - Amy Loogatha

GIRRINGUN ART CENTRE - PHILIP DENHAM | 'Yada ( Fishing Line )' | Hand made rope / carved wooden winding board / ochre fishermen Theresa was taught to weavePhilip 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