Artwork From The Torch – Issue No. 7
Four new artworks from First Nations artists
Juddy H (Gunditjmara) ‘Goanna’ 2024, Acrylic on canvas
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Five Clans
By Arthur H
Gunaikurnai
2024
This is a story of the five clans/shields of the Gunnai Kurnai people. These five clans are spread all over, from the Snowy Rivers through to Lakes Entrance, Lake Tyres, Bairnsdale, Gippsland and past Mirboo to Port Albert and Wilsons Promontory. The five clans are: Brataualung, Brayakaulung, Brabralung, Tatungalung and Krauatungalung.
Octopi
By M.Casey
Dhungutti/Bundjalung
2024
I was struggling to create a peaceful happy feeling until I started painting. These paintings are the first few I've ever done and I got a lot of positive feedback making a feeling of incredible happiness.
Stronger Now
By Caleb M
Dharawal
2024
This painting is about a very strong gonna. He had a very tough upbringing, so he had to grow up and get strong at a very young age. You could say he was a man at the young age of 12. What he has been through as a kid, no man or woman could imagine but how he turned out after his hardship/upbringing is all worth it. He is very nice and kind to everyone, respectful, well mannered, his family are his life as well as his culture. Old school morals are rare these days and always remember hardship and hard times will only make you stronger in every way.
Five Clans
By Arthur H
Gunaikurnai
2024
This is a story of the five clans/shields of the Gunnai Kurnai people. These five clans are spread all over, from the Snowy Rivers through to Lakes Entrance, Lake Tyres, Bairnsdale, Gippsland and past Mirboo to Port Albert and Wilsons Promontory. The five clans are: Brataualung, Brayakaulung, Brabralung, Tatungalung and Krauatungalung.
Octopi
By M.Casey
Dhungutti/Bundjalung
2024
I was struggling to create a peaceful happy feeling until I started painting. These paintings are the first few I've ever done and I got a lot of positive feedback making a feeling of incredible happiness.
Stronger Now
By Caleb M
Dharawal
2024
This painting is about a very strong gonna. He had a very tough upbringing, so he had to grow up and get strong at a very young age. You could say he was a man at the young age of 12. What he has been through as a kid, no man or woman could imagine but how he turned out after his hardship/upbringing is all worth it. He is very nice and kind to everyone, respectful, well mannered, his family are his life as well as his culture. Old school morals are rare these days and always remember hardship and hard times will only make you stronger in every way.
‘It’s Changing Lives’: New Program Helping First Nations Women Find Housing After Prison
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.
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Roger Knox: The ‘Koori King of Country’ on Prison Stages
By Denham Sadler
First Nations music legend Roger Knox has played everywhere from huge music festivals in the USA to the Sydney Opera House. But he says the shows that mean the most to him are the ones he played in prisons around Australia.
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Celebrating NAIDOC Week!
By About Time
To celebrate NAIDOC week, we’re showcasing First Nations art submissions. We acknowledge the fierce First Nations people and Elders across the country advocating for justice.
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Artwork From The Torch – Issue No. 23
By The Torch
Two new artworks from First Nations artists.
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