PHILIP DENHAM | ‘Bagu’ | Ceramic sculpture Footloose Current location: Yarrabah

Current location: Yarrabah

This framework brings together a range of artists who think deeply about alternative geographies

basically planar

uncles and aunties told me when I was young

came and settled in Mornington Island

PHILIP DENHAM | ‘Bagu’ | Ceramic sculpture Footloose Current location: YarrabahPhilip Denham is a Girramay man. He is based in the Murray Upper region, North West of Cardwell, Queensland. Philip creates work that reflects his cultural ties to country. He is known for his exquisite, earthy toned Bigin shields, Bagu sculptures, Birrbu birrbu cross boomerangs and paintings. Philips paintings, featuring weather patterns, landscapes and animals are bold and compelling. Philip is an outstanding creator of traditional tools, with