An exhibition of artworks by Indigenous artists currently in or recently released from prisons in Victoria. Presenting over 288 artworks, Confined 11 creates a strong visual metaphor for the over-representation of Aboriginal people in the criminal justice system. The Confined exhibition is the key annual public event of The Torch’s Indigenous Arts in Prisons and

Ngarrakeetoong matal (many birds) Keerraywoorroong language, Victoria Aboriginal peoples’ cultural connections to birds transcend many thousands of years. In south-eastern Australia, birds are powerful creator beings, giving life to people and animals and creating natural features in the landscape. Birds are very spiritual, carry a lot of stories with them and are as resilient and