Exhibition Catalogue - Beyond Service: Veteran's New Journeys by Hugh Semple

Beyond Service: Veterans’ New Journeys

This exhibition shares the powerful and personal stories of Australian military veterans as they step into new chapters of life after service. Through a series of paintings and drawings, each piece captures not only a veteran’s chosen pursuit, whether it be art, music, storytelling, or culture but also the deeper sense of purpose these activities bring.

The works explore themes of identity, resilience, and renewal, reflecting the challenges of transition while celebrating the strength found in new passions. Accompanied by written reflections based on interviews, the exhibition invites viewers to see beyond the uniform and into the humanity of those who served.
At its heart, Beyond Service: Veterans’ New Journeys is about hope, growth, and the many ways purpose can be rediscovered or obtained.

All paintings from the exhibition are included in the catalogue.