Journey Lines

23 July - 23 October 2026
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Life is never a straight line. It bends, fractures, and reroutes—clouded by moments of uncertainty, resilience, and growth. Journey Lines explores the multi-layered experiences that shape who we are.

Each painting represents a distinct chapter: threads of cultural identity, self-discovery, motherhood, personal tests, and ongoing transformation. Together, these works form a visual map of lived experience and personal truth.

Presented in partnership with Lander & Rogers as part of their Gallery Project 35 initiative, this exhibition reflects a shared commitment to empowering First Nations artists and amplifying underrepresented creative voices.

Within these canvases, twisting paths and structural turns echo the unpredictability of life—the reality of endings, fresh starts, and the moments where life doubles back on itself for lessons to be relearnt. A unifying element throughout the body of work is the use of metallic tones. These shimmering surfaces represent the silver lining in every moment, inviting the viewer to look more closely and find hope amid complexity.

Journey Lines isn’t about reaching a final destination. It is a celebration of the journey itself—learning, evolving, and carrying every experience forward.

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Flick Chafer-Smith is a Ngarrindjeri artist and staff member at The Torch who creates geometric, tessellated paintings inspired by moments in her childhood and stories passed on to her.

Flick thinks her art practice gave her an identity to build on and felt accepted in the world as an artist. Through her art, she has connected with her family who live on Country and is always learning more about her culture. It has changed her as a person because she has re-evaluated boundaries that stopped her from attempting things in the past.

Flick works as a First Peoples Arts Mentor at The Torch, supporting women in the program and running the Tiddas Group. She curates the annual exhibition showcasing women in the program, We Sit in Circle.

 

Journey Lines
Artist, Flick Chafer-Smith

 

Dates: 23 July –23 October 2026
Location: Gallery Project 35, Lander & Rogers, Level 15, 477 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
Gallery opening hours:  Monday–Friday, 8am–6pm

Public Programs

Floor Talk with Flick Chafer-Smith
27 August, 5:30pm–7:30pm
Free, bookings required

 

Artworks

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$710
2
$1040
3
$530
4
$1350
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$530
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$540
7
SOLD
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$540
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$1010
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Video

Tiddas Group

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