Originally from the Torres Strait, where the art of the first inhabitants developed very differently from the rest of Australia, Ken Thaiday is a master of the ceremonial art of his region, where masks and dance ornaments hold a central place. Inspired by Pacific traditions - particularly Maori and New Guinea - his work combines wood, feathers, and articulated elements to bring to life astonishing and spectacular “dance machines.”

In this piece, blending wood and feathers, Ken Thaiday depicts a Giant Trevally, a large fish commonly found in northern Australia, alongside the distinctive landscape of Darnley Island.

Ken Thaiday’s works are collected by major institutions. A monumental piece was exhibited in 2016 in Monaco as part of the prestigious “Taba Naba” exhibition.