VENETTA DENHAM | 'Gundala' | Hand woven basket

Venetta Denham is a Girramay woman living in the Murray Upper region, north-west of Cardwell.

Venetta is an emerging artist that practices as a painter, weaver, and ceramicist. Her artwork depicts her connection to culture and traditions that have been passed down by elders

Established in 2008, the Girringun Art Centre is home to multi-award winning artists and craftsmen.

Located in Cardwell, Queensland, Girringun represents artists from nine Traditional Owner Groups: the Nywaigi, Gugu Badhan, Warrgamay, Warungnu, Bandjin, Girramay, Gulngay, Jirrbal and Djiru people.

The traditional country of these groups covers some 25,000 square kilometres of country in the state’s far-North. Objects from this country are significantly different from those of much of the rest of Australia. Weaving is done by both men and women, and the diversity of resources between land and sea have resulted in a vast array of implements being crafted for use.

A living functioning art centre, it is not unusual to see artists in the workshop developing new work and honing their craft. The stories and environments of this ancient culture are being transformed daily into visual images and designs by weavers, painters, potters, textile artists, and makers of traditional objects.

These artists bring to life the unique cultural story and expression of the distinctive Aboriginal rainforest art traditions and culture of the Girringun region, to share with the world.

VENETTA DENHAM | 'Gundala' | Hand woven basket / white handle / green / red / blue | 9 (h) x 22(w) x 21 (d) cm