Helen Gordon

Helen is from the Nugal-Warra tribe, whose traditional lands are to the north of the Endeavour River, stretching across to Hopevale Community.

She is a well-known local artist and is the daughter of the famous artist and storyteller Tulo Gordon, who taught her how to paint.

Helen has been painting for more than twenty years now, and loves painting and passing on traditional stories and wisdom to both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal children.

Helen not only learnt from her father but also did artwork with NAIDOC, and taught painting and cultural activities at the Cooktown School and at local festivals. She is very active in community welfare programs. She believes it is very important to pass on understanding and respect for the traditions and customs of her people.

Helen and her husband Conrad 'Connie' Michael held an exhibition at Nature’s Power House in Cooktown in May 2007 it was very well received and ¾ of their paintings sold.