Winner of the 2023 Gab Titui Indigenous Art Award

Thomas Pedro is a self-taught artist who specialises in creating unique Torres Strait Islander headdresses. Influenced by history, Thomas’ headdresses are made with natural fibres and materials such as feathers and straw.

Thomas Pedro is from the Wagadagam Tribe. His wind is Kuki (North West Wind) and his totem is the Koedal (crocodile).

“When I create headdresses, I try to make them each differently so no two are the same. I design them from the era when my forefathers danced in the Torres Strait,” – Thomas Pedro.

Margaret is a multi-faceted First Nations artist. Her recent artwork entitled “My Journey My Way” was featured on the North Queensland Cowboys 2022 Indigenous Jersey. Margaret’s artworks are inspired by her life experiences, and stories from her mother.

Lara Fujii is a versatile artist who was recognised at the 2023 Indigenous Art Awards, receiving a High Commendation for her Matisse paint and posca pen on canvas, three-piece entitled “Ubar Thonar”