ISSUE NO. 20
MARCH 2026

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C.Stewart (Wiradjuri) ‘'Court' in a Trap’ 2023, acrylic on canvas

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I’m Proud to Say I’m an Aboriginal Man

By Matthew

I’m sick of doing crime, I’m sick of doing jail. It’s time to put pen to paper, and send this in the mail.

ISSUE NO. 20
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'Lizard and Snake Dreaming' by Stephen Feeney, acrylic on canvas, available on Boom Gate Gallery

Artwork From The Torch – Issue 20

By The Torch

Two new artworks from First Nations artists.

ISSUE NO. 20
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Palawa Songlines, B.Charles, 2025, Palawa people, acrylic on canvas

Previous Editions

ISSUE NO. 14
September 2025

Jilbi Coming Together

By Geoff, Scott, Dave and Ned

This is an exciting initiative, and, as older Aboriginal men, we are genuinely committed to this. We understand suffering and great loss.

2 MIN READ
ISSUE NO. 13
August 2025

Staying Connected to Culture in Prison

By The Brothers

We have been inspired to talk about the legal system that makes us the most incarcerated culture in this country.

2 MIN READ
ISSUE NO. 12
July 2025

The Creation of Artwork By Aalayah

By Kelly-Marie Margreot Roma Flanagan “AKA” ArtworkByAalayah

This is not the journey I planned. I didn’t wake up one day and say, ‘I want to go to prison and become an artist. I better start applying to all the different gangs and drug dealers and see who is hiring.’ No, that’s not how it happened. In fact, the road was a lot darker, violent and overall ruthless.

4 MIN READ
ISSUE NO. 11
June 2025

The Strength Within: Part 3

By VALS and Marie Mitchell

My name is Johnathan Binge and I’m Gamilaraay/Gamilaroi, Dunghutti and Gumbaynggyirr. I was born in Moree, that’s my country, but currently living in Naarm now. I’m just a black fella moving through the motions!

7 MIN READ
ISSUE NO. 10
May 2025

Rainbow Serpent

By Donny

Donny is a proud Worimi man and likes spending his time doing dot art. Donny completed this painting while incarcerated at Borallon Training & Correction Centre in Queensland.

2 MIN READ
ISSUE NO. 10
May 2025

The Strength Within: Part 2

By VALS and Marie Mitchell

My name is Flick. I'm a Ngarrindjeri woman from South Australia. I spent a lot of my younger years in prison.

6 MIN READ

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