Daniel Boyd is an indigenous Australian Pacific artist, in his practice he combines references to both Aboriginal art and international contemporary art, displaying a strong political commitment. Boyd’s work often focuses upon the imagery of colonial history and the way that it shapes historical consciousness. He enacts a kind of détournement, adorning portraits of colonial “heroes” with the accoutrements of pirates and looters. Boyd’s painting style borrows techniques from the Central Australian Aboriginal dot painting tradition, creating tableaux that evoke stories of loss, fragmented narratives and lineage.