His work includes painting, installations, printmaking, sculpture and mask-making, and is focused on preserving the culture and languages of his people.
[5] He has been a longtime friend of artist Dennis Nona (born 1973), who shares similar goals and influences.
The work of both artists have been hugely influential in developing a "school of contemporary Torres Strait Islander art".
[5] His work reflects the culture of his people, the Maluyligal (Maluilgal[4]) of the Torres Strait, with a strong focus on representing his language.
[1] Tipoti has been active in informing the public about the dangers of the climate change crisis in the Torres Strait, as well as plastic pollution in the ocean.
In 1998 he won the Lin Onus Youth Prize in the 4th edition of the National Indigenous Heritage Art Award.