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ISSUE NO. 4
October 2024
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Artwork from The Torch – Issue No. 4

Four new artworks from First Nations artists

Since 2011 The Torch has been providing art, cultural and arts industry support to Indigenous offenders and ex-offenders in Victoria through its Indigenous Arts in Prisons and Community program.

Albert T (Noongar) ‘Connecting with Country’ 2024, acrylic on canvas

Goanna Dreaming – Future Freedom

By Corey O.
Wiradjuri
2024

This painting is about my totem, the goanna, always looking out for me. The sunset with family table, camping ground and important places along the way after my release. I can't wait for my time to be free. To be with my children and family and enjoy a lot of time with them, as I've lost a lot along the way in jail.

Our Mob's Dreaming

By A. Smith
Waka Waka
2024

All the different tribes coming together to yarn about our Future Dreaming and what our Mobs should be looking forward to in the future.

Wandayali (Echidna) Dreaming

By B. Ward
Nari Nari/Wiradjuri
2024

This is a painting of Wandayali Wiradjuri word meaning echidna. He is chasing ants, his favourite food. He represents me, once I'm back on Country. I can't wait to have a Boree (fire) tunuut (by the river) and catch guya, kuya (fish) and ignor (crayfish) some of my favourite foods.

All artworks available to purchase at: www.thetorch.org.au


100% of proceeds go to the artist.

Goanna Dreaming – Future Freedom

By Corey O.
Wiradjuri
2024

This painting is about my totem, the goanna, always looking out for me. The sunset with family table, camping ground and important places along the way after my release. I can't wait for my time to be free. To be with my children and family and enjoy a lot of time with them, as I've lost a lot along the way in jail.

Our Mob's Dreaming

By A. Smith
Waka Waka
2024

All the different tribes coming together to yarn about our Future Dreaming and what our Mobs should be looking forward to in the future.

Wandayali (Echidna) Dreaming

By B. Ward
Nari Nari/Wiradjuri
2024

This is a painting of Wandayali Wiradjuri word meaning echidna. He is chasing ants, his favourite food. He represents me, once I'm back on Country. I can't wait to have a Boree (fire) tunuut (by the river) and catch guya, kuya (fish) and ignor (crayfish) some of my favourite foods.

All artworks available to purchase at: www.thetorch.org.au


100% of proceeds go to the artist.

Artwork From The Torch – Issue No. 23

By The Torch

Two new artworks from First Nations artists.

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ISSUE NO. 23

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‘Keep Your Spirit Strong and Healthy’: Q&A With Hannah McGlade

Interviewed by About Time

In this interview with About Time, Hannah discusses what motivates her and her message to Mob in prison around the country.

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ISSUE NO. 23

3 MIN READ

Artwork From The Torch – Issue No. 22

By The Torch

Two new artworks from First Nations artists.

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ISSUE NO. 22

2 MIN READ

‘Justice For Jeffrey’: Family Pushes For Answers at Coronial Inquest

By Denham Sadler

A coronial inquest into the death in custody of proud Noongar man Jeffrey Winmar has ended after two weeks of hearings.

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ISSUE NO. 22

2 MIN READ

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