Wilhelm Philipp, Baba Desi, The Belgrave Wizard (PEOPLE & PORTRAIT 2024)

Baba Desi, 94 goes by many names, The Belgrave Wizard, Urban Dreamer, and The Pirate. The name Baba Desi translates to 'international father.' 
 Baba Desi is a healer, free spirit and lifelong protester of over 40 years. Known as ’The Belgrave Wizard’ Desi makes wizard-like staffs, collecting sticks from the forest and crafting his unique art pieces. Desi is a staple of his community, motivated to give power back to the people and yearning with a defiant spirit for justice. Tattooed on his hand is his proposed version of the Australian flag, replacing the Union Jack with the Aboriginal flag.

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