Artist Showcase | Toby Cedar

Clan group: Peiudu
Language group: Miriam Mer

Toby Cedar was born in Dampier, WA, in 1978. He went to school in Port Hedland and later in life he moved to Queensland. He now lives and works in Maitland, NSW.

Toby is a sculptor whose works, including elaborate headdresses, are heavily influenced by his Torres Strait Islander culture and totems. His works are inspired by the many stories passed down to him by his Elders. Through his arts practice he explores how traditional Torres strait Islander ceremony and introduced western religions intersect and co-exist.

In 2021 Toby was a finalist in the Telstra NATSIAA Art Awards, Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory, Darwin. His work is held in numerous private and public gallery collections.

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Solo Exhibition | Highlighted Works

Toby Cedar: Mirgiz Web Kab
24 Jun – 14 Aug 2016

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Toby Cedar, Beizam Le Op, 2015, pearl shell, feathers, fibreglass, synthetic polymer paint, cane, twine, bamboo cane, beeswax, kuluop, Purchased by Cairns Regional Gallery, 2015

Group Exhibitions | Highlighted Works

Gami Zamiyakal - Masks, Headdresses and Dance Machines
22 Apr – 18 Jun 2023

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Toby Cedar Beizam Le Op, 2015, pearl shell, feathers, fibreglass, synthetic polymer paint, cane, twine, bamboo cane, beeswax, kuluop. Purchased by Cairns Regional Gallery, 2015

ARTNOW FNQ 2022
17 Dec 2022 – 12 Feb 2023

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Toby Cedar, Koki KerKer Nog (Northwest Season Mask) 2021, sculpture, 65.0 x 45.0 cm. Courtesy of the artist

Reimagining:
between tradition and innovation
17 Oct – 10 Jan 2021

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Toby Cedar, Beizam Le Op, 2015, pearl shell, feathers, fibreglass, synthetic polymer paint, cane, twine, bamboo cane, beeswax, kuluop, Purchased by Cairns Regional Gallery, 2015 Toby Cedar, Beizam Le Op, 2015, pearl shell, feathers, fibreglass, synthetic polymer paint, cane, twine, bamboo cane, beeswax, kuluop, Purchased by Cairns Regional Gallery, 2015 Toby Cedar, Beizam Le Op, 2015, pearl shell, feathers, fibreglass, synthetic polymer paint, cane, twine, bamboo cane, beeswax, kuluop, Purchased by Cairns Regional Gallery, 2015

ARTNOW FNQ 2015
27 Nov 2015 – 17 Feb 2016

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Toby Cedar, Beizam Le Op, 2015, pearl shell, feathers, fibreglass, synthetic polymer paint, cane, twine, bamboo cane, beeswax, kuluop, Purchased by Cairns Regional Gallery, 2015

Collection Works

Toby Cedar, Beizam Le Op, 2015, pearl shell, feathers, fibreglass, synthetic polymer paint, cane, twine, bamboo cane, beeswax, kuluop, Purchased by Cairns Regional Gallery, 2015