Colour Theory

Teho Ropeyarn (2x3)

Air date: Mar 19, 2014

Teho is a Cairns-based artist and printmaker from the Injinoo Community in Far North Queensland. Teho works at Umiarts as a curator building up his experiences in understanding his own work before he returns to Injinoo to prepare for his Telstra Award submission. Ropeyarn’s work featured in the exhibition presenting totemic animals and landscapes from his home community of Injinoo. He is inspired by stories passed down from Injinoo Elders. With a plan to be recognised for “A unique body of work that will captivate art buyers, museums, galleries and collectors from around Australia and the world”, Ropeyarn realises the importance of exposure including online. Teho was awarded the Works on Paper Telstra Art Award for 2013.