Larger than life and ready to run! The Cassowaries hum with energy and glow with intent. 

Bold. Curious. Unmissable. The Cassowaries are watching…

Cassowaries are known for their unique and distinctive appearance, but one of the most intriguing features is the helmet-like casque on top of their heads. The casque is a tough, bony structure covered with a keratinous skin, and its purpose is not entirely clear. 

The Southern Cassowary is classified as “vulnerable”, and the Northern Cassowary is “endangered” due to habitat destruction and fragmentation. Rainforest Rescue is a non-profit organisation that protects and restores rainforests, preserving biodiversity since 1999.

ABOUT THE ARTISTS: 

A Blank Canvas believes in infinite possibilities. Founded in 2013, we are a multidisciplinary creative company that encourages social change and continuously leaves a lasting impact on audiences. A Blanck Canvas founder Joe Blanck has collected and curated a team of wondrous talent, house in a creative super-ship in Melbourne.  Specialising in large scale roving puppets, props, sets and site-specific illuminated installations for film, theatre and major events. Our end-to-end approach, including all aspects of design, fabrication, illumination, automation and performance has seen a number of memorable installations both here in Australia and internationally. 

Our team consists of talented puppet and prop making wizards, project managers, engineers, SFX professionals, sculptors, specialty performers, costume and graphic designers. A Blanck Canvas continues to create unique works that blend technology and artistry, transporting audiences and transforming their relationship to nature and the world around them.