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Ken Thaiday Snr.

CARRIAGEWORKS AND PERFORMANCE SPACE PRESENT
KEN THAIDAY SNR.
Renowned Torres Strait Islander artist Ken Thaiday has been commissioned to present a major new performance installation at Carriageworks. Embodying cultural customs with modern materials, Thaiday’s practice traverses dance, installation and sculpture. Inspired by the landscape of the Torres Strait and the importance of family, faith and culture, Thaiday’s art investigates the intersection of traditional lore and contemporary life.

Over the past two decades the work of Ken Thaiday Snr has received international acclaim, featuring in exhibitions in Paris, New York and throughout Australia. Born in 1950 on Erub (Darnley) Island, Thaiday learnt the importance of traditional song and dance from his father – cultural leader and choreographer Tat Thaiday.

‘THE MOST DISTINCTIVE ARTIST OF THE EASTERN TORRES STRAIT.’ THE AUSTRALIAN

url: http://www.carriageworks.com.au/?page=Event&event=Ken-Thaiday-Snr

When

3rd October 2014 10:00 am
To 23rd November 2014 06:00 pm

Where

Carriageworks
245 Wilson Street
Eveleigh 2015