GIRRINGUN ART CENTRE – Nephi Denham | ‘Recycled Woven Basket’ | Electrical wire / GreenNephi Denham is a Girramay Traditional Owner of the North Murray Area, outside of Cardwell, Queensland. He is based in Tully, Queensland. A master craftsman, Nephis collection includes woven Mindi baskets, Bagu sculptures and paintings. He is renowned for his wonderful grasp of form and precise lines. An assisting artist on the Chainsaw Gunduy Sculpture in 2014, Nephi maintains a focused interest in sculptural formats. Drawing from his rich cultural

and love to work with sterling silver~ utilising recycled silver or gold wherever possible with precious gems

that reflect the current and ongoing state of the Country through a First Nations lens

It is commonly used by the Torres Strait Islanders for making house structures

portraying stories from her traditional country

part of the wider Asia-Pacific and the ‘Great Ocean’

CLAUDINE MARZIK | 'Corymbia Nightsky' | Hand-coloured screenprint | 2020 | 66 x 52 cm

Taught to me by Uncle Ken Thaiday I aim to preserve my culture through contemporary forms

My artworks have become even more important to me to keep my memories of my home and culture ever strong

Baskets were made to hold fish and crustaceans

JANE DENNIS | ‘Crab Pants’ | Gift Card | Hand-coloured linocut

JANE JEHNE | 'Stoned Puffer Fish Series - Large Condiment Bowl (2)' | Glazed Ceramic | 5

My work is on permanent display at the Pormpuraaw Gallery