Artwork from The Torch – Issue No. 4
Four new artworks from First Nations artists
Albert T (Noongar) ‘Connecting with Country’ 2024, acrylic on canvas
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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.
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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.
Date Published
January 30, 2025
By Boom Gate Gallery
Most of the art featured at Boom Gate Gallery is made at Long Bay Gaol, with some coming from other prisons in NSW.
ISSUE NO. 26
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By Denham Sadler
You’ve probably heard of AFL legends Adam Goodes and Michael O’Loughlin. But what you might not know, is that they also started their own charity called the GO Foundation.
ISSUE NO. 26
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By NAAJA
NAAJA has a 50-year history of serving Aboriginal Territorians as they navigate the justice system.
ISSUE NO. 25
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By Denham Sadler
Tracy was one of many women released from prison straight into homelessness. Thanks to the Homeward Sisters program, Tracy was able to secure priority housing that meets her needs.
ISSUE NO. 24
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