Phylisia
Phylisia Palipuaminni is an emerging artist and community leader from Tiwi Islands.
"Yirrikipayi (crocodile) 🐊 is my totem from the Tiwi Islands. It has been passed down from our great grandfather, grandfather and fathers. In Tiwi history we follow our father's side for our totem and our tribe is Tarnikinni (flying fox) 🦇 and my skin group is sun ☀️ - from my mother's side"
A former graduate of Haileybury Rendall School - Phylly was a recipient of our Higher Attire initiative and has her graduation photo featured on our home page.
Phylly now works at Wurrumiyanga as an Education Assistant and is deepening her knowledge of Tiwi language, playing football in the TIFL and NTFL and caring for family.
Phylly commenced sketching designs for our collective in 2022 and is growing a range of eco friendly gifts.
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