Artwork From The Torch – Issue No. 11
Two new artworks from First Nations artists
Luke S (Bindal people) ‘Seasons’ 2025, acrylic on canvas
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Moving Forward
By Shubz
Yorta Yorta/Wemba Wemba people
2024
One of the meeting places in the top corner represents me. The kangaroo represents me moving forward, going home to Country to be with my family and kids. The kangaroo is one animal I know that can’t hop backwards so that’s why I chose the kangaroo to represent me moving forward with my life.
Moving Forward
By Shubz
Yorta Yorta/Wemba Wemba people
2024
One of the meeting places in the top corner represents me. The kangaroo represents me moving forward, going home to Country to be with my family and kids. The kangaroo is one animal I know that can’t hop backwards so that’s why I chose the kangaroo to represent me moving forward with my life.
Date Published
July 29, 2026
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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